Assume an Economy That Makes Only One Product and That

question 44

Multiple Choice

Assume an economy that makes only one product and that year 3 is the base year.Output and price data for a five-year period are as follows.Answer the question on the basis of these data. $\begin{array}{c}\begin{array}{c}\\\underline{\text { Year }} \\1 \\2 \\3 \\4 \\5\end{array}\begin{array}{c}\text { Units of}\\\underline{\text { Output}}\\3 \\4 \\6 \\7 \\8\end{array}\begin{array}{c}\text { Price Per } \\\underline{\text { Unit } }\\ \$ 3 \\4 \\5 \\7 \\8\end{array}\end{array}$
Refer to the data.For the years shown,the growth of:

• A) real GDP has exceeded the growth of nominal GDP.
• B) nominal GDP accurately reflects changes in real output.
• C) nominal GDP overstates increases in real output.
• D) nominal GDP understates increases in real output.

Learn the impact of depreciation on financial statements and cash flow.

Recognize various depreciation methods and their application to different asset types.

Comprehend the treatment of ordinary maintenance versus improvement expenditures.

Understand the accounting treatment of leased assets and their presentation on the balance sheet.

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Definitions:

Peak Efficiency

Peak Efficiency is the optimal state of operation where resources and processes produce maximum output with minimum waste or inefficiency.

ATC Curve

The Average Total Cost curve graphically represents the total cost per unit of output produced, calculated by dividing the total cost by the quantity of output.

Economic Profits

The total revenue of a business minus its explicit and implicit costs; it’s a measure of excess above the normal levels of profits businesses earn in a competitive environment.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which supply equals demand, all firms are maximizing profits, and there is no incentive for market entry or exit.