An Increase in Investment by U

question 385

Multiple Choice

An increase in investment by U.S.firms that is intended to maintain U.S.competitiveness in world markets is ________ in the United States.

• A) an increase in autonomous expenditure
• B) a decrease in autonomous expenditure
• C) an increase in induced expenditure
• D) a decrease in induced expenditure

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Definitions:

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity levels of the business.

Static Budget

A financial plan that does not change over the period for which it is set, regardless of any changes in activity levels.

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing a product or performing a service under normal conditions, used for budgeting and performance evaluation.

Direct Labour

The wages paid to workers who are directly involved in the manufacturing of products or providing services.