A Decrease in Which One of the Following Will Increase

question 13

Multiple Choice

A decrease in which one of the following will increase the gross margin?

• A) taxes
• B) sales
• C) depreciation
• D) variable costs
• E) fixed costs

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Definitions:

Price Level

An assessment of the standard prices of goods and services in an economy at a particular moment.

Real GDP

The total value of all goods and services produced by a country, adjusted for inflation or deflation.

Expansionary Gap

A situation in macroeconomics when aggregate output is above potential output, often leading to inflationary pressures.

Recessionary Gap

Describes a situation where the real GDP of an economy is less than its potential GDP, indicating underutilized resources and a sluggish economy.