In the Markets for Goods and Services in the Circular-Flow

question 239

Multiple Choice

In the markets for goods and services in the circular-flow diagram,

• A)households provide firms with savings for investment.
• B)households provide firms with labor, land, and capital.
• C)firms provide households with output.
• D)firms provide households with profit.

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Definitions:

Standard Labor Cost

The predetermined cost of the labor necessary to produce a unit of output, based on expected productivity rates.

Produced

Refers to items that have been completed and are ready for sale or distribution, typically finished goods in a manufacturing context.

Total Cost

The complete cost of producing or acquiring goods or services, including variable and fixed costs.

Direct Materials Price Variances

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the expected (or standard) cost, used to assess changes in material costs over time.