If Your Nominal Wage Rises Faster Than the Price Level,we

question 264

Multiple Choice

If your nominal wage rises faster than the price level,we can say your real wage has ________ and the purchasing power of your income has ________.

• A)fallen; fallen
• B)fallen; risen
• C)risen; risen
• D)risen; fallen

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Definitions:

Preferential Payment

A financial transaction that gives prior payment to one creditor over others before a debtor's bankruptcy.

Insolvent Debtor

A debtor who cannot pay debts in a timely fashion.

Purchase Money Security Interest

A legal claim that allows creditors to repossess or claim goods as collateral if the buyer fails to meet the terms of the credit agreement, specifically concerning goods that were purchased with the loan.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a business for the purpose of resale or production.