Wage Rates Tend to Change with National Rather Than with Industry

question 41

Multiple Choice

Wage rates tend to change with national rather than with industry productivity because:

• A)the minimum wage and other government controls prevent industry wage differentials
• B)productivity differences result in product price differences,leaving real wages unchanged
• C)labor supply responses tend to prevent wages from diverging in the various industries
• D)labor demand responses tend to prevent wages from diverging in the various industries

Prepare income statements using variable and absorption costing.

Compute break-even points for individual divisions and the company as a whole.

Analyze the impact of fixed manufacturing overhead costs on inventory valuation and income measurement.

Understand segmented income statements and the contribution format.

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