A Restriction/appropriation of Retained Earnings

question 152

Multiple Choice

A restriction/appropriation of retained earnings

• A) decreases total assets
• B) increases total retained earnings
• C) decreases total retained earnings
• D) has no effect on total retained earnings

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in economics where at least one input is fixed, meaning that firms can adjust production levels but not capacity.

Long-Run Average-Total-Cost Curve

A curve that shows the lowest cost at which a firm is able to produce a given level of output in the long run, when all inputs can be varied.

Workers

Individuals engaged in a task or activity, especially in the context of employment, to earn wages or salary.

Marginal Cost

The excess cost that arises from the production of an extra unit of a product or service.