Irregular Fluctuations in Economic Activity Are Known as the

question 233

Multiple Choice

Irregular fluctuations in economic activity are known as the

• A)business cycle.
• B)broken window fallacy.
• C)tradeoff between inflation and unemployment.
• D)ten principles of economics.

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Definitions:

Investment Opportunity

A situation or option through which an investor can potentially increase their wealth by allocating resources in a way that generates returns.

Margin

Net operating income divided by sales.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sale that contributes to covering fixed costs, calculated as contribution margin divided by sales revenue.

Fixed Expenses

Expenditures that stay unchanged despite differences in the volume of production or sales, covering items like rental fees, payroll, and coverage costs.