An Economic Model Is Useful Only If It

question 38

Multiple Choice

An economic model is useful only if it:

• A) contains no positive statements.
• B) captures all the complexities of reality.
• C) yields accurate predictions.
• D) has both macro- and microeconomic applications.

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Definitions:

Conversion Costs

Conversion costs are the costs incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods, and typically include direct labor and manufacturing overhead expenses.

Weighted-Average Method

A costing method for inventory that determines the cost of goods sold and the remaining inventory value by averaging the costs of all available units for sale throughout the period.

Equivalent Units

A concept in cost accounting that is used to allocate costs to the production process when there is more than one stage of production, converting work-in-process into complete units of output.

Direct Labor Costs

These are wages and benefits paid for the labor directly involved in the manufacturing of products.