Figure 29-1 -Refer to Figure 29-1. Suppose That the U.S. Government Deficit

question 234

Multiple Choice

Figure 29-1
-Refer to Figure 29-1. Suppose that the U.S. government deficit causes interest rates in the United States to rise relative to those in the European Union. Assuming all else remains constant, how would this be represented?

• A) Supply would decrease, demand would decrease and the economy moves from B to C to D.
• B) Supply would increase, demand would decrease and the economy moves from C to B to A.
• C) Supply would decrease, demand would increase and the economy moves from A to D to C.
• D) Supply would increase, demand would increase and the economy moves from D to A to B.

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Definitions:

Average Inventory

A metric that estimates the amount of inventory a business has on hand over a certain period, calculated by taking the sum of the beginning and ending inventory levels divided by two.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where updates to inventory levels are made on a periodic basis, as opposed to continuously.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The direct financial outlays for labor and materials that are necessary for producing goods a company sells.

Accounting Period

A specific time span for which financial records are kept and financial statements are prepared, usually a year or quarter.