Increases in Real GDP Since 1961 Can Actually Underestimate Growth

question 157

Multiple Choice

Increases in real GDP since 1961 can actually underestimate growth in the standard of living for Canadians because

• A)the level of pollution in 1961 was much higher than it is today.
• B)the crime rate was higher in 1961 than it is today.
• C)goods and services are more expensive today as compared to 1961.
• D)the quality of health care that exists today was not available in 1961.
• E)fewer women participated in the paid labour force in 1961.

Explain the significance of assumptions in accounting such as the going concern assumption, the monetary unit assumption, and the economic entity assumption.

Understand the concept of revenues and how they affect equity.

Identify the obligations of a business and how they are represented in accounting.

Understand the basic financial statements and their purposes.

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Definitions:

Probabilities Of Loss

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Higher Returns

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Required Rate

The lowest acceptable return on an investment, determined by the investor's risk tolerance and alternative investment options.

Standard Deviation

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