If Potential Output Equals 4,000 and Short-Run Equilibrium Output Equals

question 101

Multiple Choice

If potential output equals 4,000 and short-run equilibrium output equals 3,500, there is a ________ gap and the Federal Reserve must ________ real interest rates in order to close the gap.

• A)recessionary; raise
• B)recessionary; reduce
• C)recessionary; not change
• D)expansionary; raise

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Definitions:

Standard Cost

A predetermined or budgeted cost of manufacturing a product or performing a service, used as a benchmark to measure performance.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of direct materials used in production and the standard quantity expected, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.

Direct Materials Price Variance

It measures the difference between the actual cost and the standard cost of direct materials used in production, indicating how effectively a company is purchasing its raw materials.

Actual Costs

The actual expenses incurred in the production or acquisition of goods and services, as opposed to estimated or standard costs.