When the International Financial System Operated Under the Gold Standard

question 15

Multiple Choice

When the international financial system operated under the gold standard,

• A)the currencies of most countries were convertible into gold
• B)all international transactions were financed with gold
• C)the price of gold was determined by the supply and demand for foreign exchange
• D)the quantity of money demanded was always the same
• E)there was very little inflation

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Definitions:

LIFO

"Last In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where the last items placed in inventory are the first ones sold.

Ending Inventory

The final value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as beginning inventory plus purchases minus cost of goods sold.

Income Statement

A financial document outlining a company's revenue, expenses, and profits over a specific period, showing its ability to generate earnings.

Specific Invoice Method

An approach to managing accounts payable where payments are matched to specific invoices.