If a Rise in Anticipated Inflation Produces for Some Reason

question 83

Multiple Choice

If a rise in anticipated inflation produces for some reason a less-than-equal rise in the nominal interest rate,this ________ the costs of anticipated inflation by ________ saving.

• A)reduces,encouraging
• B)reduces,discouraging
• C)increases,encouraging
• D)increases,discouraging

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities for manufacturing equipment, which increase as production increases.

Fixed Overhead

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance expenses.

Direct Labor

Refers to the wages or salaries paid to employees directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly linked to the production of a specific product.