When Private Ownership of a Resource Is Clearly Defined and Enforced

question 26

Multiple Choice

When private ownership of a resource is clearly defined and enforced, the private owner

• A) has little incentive to consider the wishes of others when deciding how to employ the resource.
• B) has little incentive to use the resource wisely.
• C) has a strong incentive to consume the resource during the period rather than conserving it for the future.
• D) has a strong incentive to use the resource wisely.

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Definitions:

Total Dollar Sales

The overall revenue generated from the sale of goods or services, expressed in terms of the total amount of money received.

Operating Leverage

A financial ratio that measures the proportion of fixed costs in a company's cost structure, indicating how a change in sales will affect its operating income.

Net Operating Income

The income produced through a firm's principal commercial activities, not including the subtractions for interest and taxes.

Sales Volume

The total quantity of goods or services sold by a company in a specific period.