Other Things Constant, the Elimination of Factor Price Distortions in Developing

question 10

Multiple Choice

Other things constant, the elimination of factor price distortions in developing countries would?most likely

• A)decrease rural-urban migration.
• B)have little effect on rural-urban migration.
• C)increase rural-urban migration.
• D) increase urbanization.

Distinguish the operating cycles and financial reporting between service and retail businesses.

Know how the cost of merchandise sold and inventory costs are determined and reported.

Understand how sales, operating expenses, and net income are related in a merchandise business.

Recognize various inventory and sales terms and their implications in accounting.

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