As a Result of the Drop in the Oil Price

question 76

Multiple Choice

As a result of the drop in the oil price and resulting drop in oil production in 2015, many Alberta companies including local Tim Hortons cut production and employment.The total amount of spending in the economy is known as

• A)deficit spending.
• B)planned investment spending.
• C)aggregate expenditure.
• D)equilibrium spending.
• E)total production.

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Definitions:

Cash Surrender Value

The amount an insurance policyholder is entitled to receive if they decide to terminate the policy before it matures or an insured event occurs.

Annual Premiums

Annual premiums are the amount paid yearly for insurance coverage or other similar policies.

Insurance Expense

The cost associated with purchasing insurance policies to protect against risks, recognized regularly over the term of the policy.

Outstanding Common Stock

Refers to the shares of a corporation that have been issued and are currently owned by investors, including public shareholders and company insiders, but excluding shares owned by the corporation itself.