Which of the Following Statements Best Explains How the Use

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains how the use of money in an economy increases economic efficiency?

• A)Money increases economic efficiency because it is costless to produce.
• B)Money increases economic efficiency because it discourages specialization.
• C)Money increases economic efficiency because it decreases transactions costs.
• D)Money cannot have an effect on economic efficiency.

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Definitions:

Return On Equity

An assessment of a firm's efficiency in producing profit from its shareholders' investments.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds ("debt") to amplify returns from an investment or project.

Price Earnings Ratio

A financial metric comparing the current price of a company's stock to its earnings per share to assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.

Earnings Per Share

A financial ratio that measures the amount of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.