Suppose That Some Teachers Have Decided That Economic and Financial

question 102

Multiple Choice

Suppose that some teachers have decided that economic and financial uncertainty have made the prospect of retiring more risky, and therefore carry a higher cost than not retiring.By using all available information as they act to achieve their goals, these teachers are exemplifying the economic idea that

• A)people are rational.
• B)people respond to economic incentives.
• C)optimal decisions are made at the margin.
• D)equity is more important than efficiency.

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Definitions:

Unadjusted Trial Balance

A preliminary list of all accounts and their balances used in financial reporting before adjustments are made for accruals and deferrals.

Adjusted

Modified or changed for a more accurate or fair representation.

Final Trial Balances

The summary of all ledger accounts after adjusting entries are made, used to prepare financial statements at the end of an accounting period.

Accounting Cycle

The series of steps in processing financial transactions, from the initial recording to the preparation of financial statements.