Assume Tuition at Penn State Cost $6,142 (Per Semester) in 2007

question 32

Multiple Choice

Assume tuition at Penn State cost $6,142 (per semester) in 2007 and $7,562 in 2012.If the price index was 207.34 in 2007 and 226 in 2012,then we could say:

• A) tuition has increased more slowly than inflation.
• B) tuition has increased more rapidly than inflation.
• C) tuition has increased at about the same rate as inflation.
• D) tuition is an inferior good.
• E) tuition suffers from menu costs due to inflation.

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Definitions:

Discount Factor

A multiplier used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Income Tax Rate

The measure at which income is taxed, affecting both companies and individuals.

Straight-Line Depreciation

Straight-line depreciation is a method to allocate the cost of a tangible asset over its useful lifespan evenly, implying an equal expense rate for each year of the asset's use.

After-Tax Discount Rate

The rate of return or discount rate applied to cash flows after accounting for the tax impact, used in net present value calculations.