If Workers Sit Idly by for a Portion of Their

question 25

Multiple Choice

If workers sit idly by for a portion of their workday,but are still employed,________.

• A)the negative productivity shock has no effect on output
• B)it is unlikely that a decrease in aggregate demand is the cause
• C)aggregate data may create a false illusion of a negative productivity shock
• D)a negative productivity shock is the most plausible explanation

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Definitions:

Cash Flows

The sum of funds being moved in and out of a company, particularly influencing its ability to meet short-term obligations.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting rules and standards that define how transactions and other accounting events should be reported in financial statements. They are designed to be globally consistent to enhance international comparability and quality of financial statements.

Cash Flow Reporting

A financial statement that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, breaking the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.