Which of the Following Is a Problem Inherent in Centrally

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a problem inherent in centrally planned economies?

• A)Households and firms make poor decisions in choosing how resources are allocated.
• B)There is too little production of low-cost, high-quality goods and services.
• C)Production managers are more concerned with satisfying consumer wants than with satisfying government's orders.
• D)Exports tend to exceed imports.

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Net Present Value

A financial metric used to appraise the profitability of an investment, calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period.

Interest Rate

The amount charged by lenders to borrowers for the use of money, expressed as a percentage of the principal, over a given period.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows in discounted cash flow analysis.

Net Present Value

A financial metric that calculates the present value of expected future cash flows relative to the initial investment, used to assess the profitability of an investment.