The Increase in the Portion of the National Debt Held

question 8

Multiple Choice

The increase in the portion of the national debt held by foreigners is cause for concern because:

• A) foreigners will have increasing political influence.
• B) when the debt is repaid, there may be a reduction in the amount of goods and services available to citizens.
• C) there is a redistribution of income from taxpayers to debt holders.
• D) The above statement is incorrect. There are no economic consequences associated with increased foreign holdings of the national debt.

Apply knowledge of manufacturing overhead application and adjustment in cost calculations.

Calculate cost of goods manufactured from provided data.

Comprehend the use of job-order costing systems in manufacturing settings.

Interpret and calculate the impact of underapplied or overapplied manufacturing overhead on COGS.

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Definitions:

Potentially Efficient

A state in which resources could be allocated in a way that maximizes output or welfare, but currently may not be.

Local Businesses

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Labor Force

The total number of people eligible to work, including both the employed and the unemployed who are seeking work.

Leisure

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