An Investor Should Always Use the Equity Method to Account

question 19

Multiple Choice

An investor should always use the equity method to account for an investment if:

• A) It has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating policies of the investee.
• B) It owns 30% of an investee's stock.
• C) It has a controlling interest (more than 50%) of an investee's stock.
• D) The investment was made primarily to earn a return on excess cash.
• E) It does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating policies of the investee.

Appreciate the impact of inventory changes on GDP contributions.

Recognize the role of non-market activities and various expenditures in GDP formulation.

Explore the dynamics of the circular flow model, focusing on the role of households and firms in the economy.

Understand the concept and calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and its significance in measuring economic activity.

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