Figure 24-2

question 121

Multiple Choice

Figure 24-2.On the left-hand graph,MS represents the supply of money and MD represents the demand for money; on the right-hand graph,AD represents aggregate demand.The usual quantities are measured along the axes of both graphs.

-Refer to Figure 24-2.If the graphs apply to an economy such as the U.S.economy,then the slope of the AD curve is primarily attributable to the

• A) wealth effect.
• B) interest-rate effect.
• C) exchange-rate effect.
• D) Fisher effect.

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Definitions:

Favourable Variance

A financial term indicating that actual costs were lower than budgeted costs, or actual revenues were higher than expected.

Variances

The differences between planned financial outcomes and the actual results, used in budgeting and accounting to track performance and plan future activities.

Cost of Goods Sold

The total cost associated with producing goods that have been sold during a specific period, including materials and labor.

Favourable Variances

Financial indicators that actual revenues are higher or costs are lower than what was originally planned or budgeted.