Initially, Workers in the Shoe Industry and the Computer Industry

question 37

Multiple Choice

Initially, workers in the shoe industry and the computer industry earn the same wage. Reductions in trade barriers give domestic consumers access to cheaper shoes produced abroad, which causes domestic shoe prices fall. At the same time, foreign consumers purchase more computers, raising the relative price of computers. As a result of these changes, the demand for labor in the shoe industry ________ and the demand for labor in the computer industry ________.

• A)increases; increases
• B)increases; decreases
• C)decreases; increases
• D)decreases; decreases

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between the revenue generated from selling goods or services and the cost of goods sold, excluding indirect expenses like administration costs.

Average Cost Formula

A method used in accounting to calculate the cost of goods sold and ending inventory through dividing the total cost of goods available for sale by the total units available for sale.

FIFO

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where goods first bought are the first ones sold, assuming their cost flows in the order incurred.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and cost of goods sold, indicating how effectively a company generates profit from direct expenses.