If There Is a Change in the Ability of a Firm

question 167

Multiple Choice

If there is a change in the ability of a firm to produce a given level of output with a given level of inputs,we say there is

• A)human capital investment.
• B)technological change.
• C)a decrease in labor productivity.
• D)a movement along a given per-worker production function.

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Definitions:

Capital Gain

The increase in value of an asset or investment above its purchase price, often realized upon sale of the asset.

Total Return

The complete return on an investment over a given time period, including both capital gains and dividends or interest, expressed as a percentage of the initial investment cost.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members as a distribution of profits.

Canadian Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities issued by the Government of Canada, maturing in one year or less, and used as a means for the government to raise funds.