When the Economy Is at Its Potential Output Level,which of the Following

question 65

Multiple Choice

When the economy is at its potential output level,which of the following is not true?

• A)Firms' and workers' expectations about the price level are not accurate.
• B)The nominal wage is a good measure of the expected real wage.
• C)The unemployment rate is about 4 to 6 percent.
• D)The economy is producing its maximum sustainable output.
• E)The actual price level equals the expected price level.

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Definitions:

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual sales and the break-even point, indicating the amount by which sales can drop before a business incurs a loss.

Degree of Operating Leverage

Degree of operating leverage measures the sensitivity of a company's operating income to a change in sales volume, indicating the impact on profits from sales fluctuations.

Contribution Format Income Statement

An income statement format that separates variable costs from fixed costs, highlighting the contribution margin.

Unit Sales

The total number of individual items or units that a company sells during a certain period.