Which of the Following Is NOT an Objective of Economic

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an objective of economic regulation?

• A) to regulate the prices enterprises are allowed to charge
• B) to fix prices so that they are never allowed to rise
• C) to keep rates of return in an industry at a competitive level
• D) to prevent monopoly profits

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Definitions:

After-Tax Discount

The reduction in price or cost of an item after accounting for the impact of taxes.

Income Tax Rate

The percentage of earnings taxed on entities or individuals.

Profitability Index

A financial metric used to evaluate the desirability of an investment or project, calculated as the present value of future cash flows divided by the initial investment cost.

Investment Projects

Initiatives undertaken by businesses or individuals involving the allocation of resources with the expectation of future returns.