The Smaller the Mpc, the ________ the Income-Expenditure Multiplier and the ________

question 100

Multiple Choice

The smaller the mpc, the ________ the income-expenditure multiplier and the ________ the effect of a change in autonomous spending on short-run equilibrium output.

• A)larger; larger
• B)larger; smaller
• C)smaller; smaller
• D)smaller; larger

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount by which the sales of a product exceed its variable costs, representing the portion of sales revenue that contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost (direct materials, direct labor, and overhead) to produce one unit of a product.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (direct material, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead) in the cost of a product.

Net Operating Income

A company's total earnings from its operations, excluding taxes and interest.