Globalization and Trade

question 23

Multiple Choice

Globalization and trade:

• A)Reduce inflation in the short run but not in the long run
• B)Reduce inflation in the short run and in the long run
• C)Increase inflation in the short run but not in the long run
• D)Reduce inflation in the short run but increase inflation in the long run

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Manufacturing costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in production volume, such as utilities and indirect materials.

Machine-hours

A measure of production output based on the number of hours machines are operated within a given period.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard variable overhead assigned to the production based on the actual activity levels.

Total Variable Overhead Spending Variance

The overall difference between actual and budgeted variable overhead costs based on the changes in the level of activity.