When Comparing the U

question 49

Multiple Choice

When comparing the U.S. and Mexican car assembly industries, the disadvantage of higher U.S. wages is offset by

• A) Mexican trade barriers.
• B) trade adjustment assistance in the United States.
• C) higher productivity in the United States.
• D) a lower opportunity cost in Mexico.

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Definitions:

Income Summary

An account used in the closing process that summarizes the revenues and expenses for a specified accounting period, facilitating the transfer of the net income or loss to owner's equity.

Withdrawals Account

A Withdrawals Account tracks the money or assets taken out of a business by its owner(s) for personal use, affecting the owner's equity balance.

Owner's Capital

The amount of equity belonging to the owner of a business, reflecting investments and accumulated earnings.

Income Summary

An accounting tool used to aggregate all income and expense accounts to determine net income or loss for a period.