If We Divide Both Sides of the Equation

question 71

Multiple Choice

If we divide both sides of the equation
By earnings we get:

• A)the price-earnings ratio.
• B)the equilibrium interest rate.
• C)firm capital gains/losses.
• D)the marginal product of capital.
• E)inflation-adjusted prices.

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