Suppose That a Regulated Industry Experiences an Increase in the Price

question 205

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a regulated industry experiences an increase in the price of inputs used to produce the good. According to the share-the-gains, share-the-pain theory, we would expect

• A) prices to increase by a little immediately and profits to decrease by a lot.
• B) there will be some increase in price but not immediately.
• C) no increase in price.
• D) a quick increase in price maintains profits in the industry.

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Definitions:

AASB 3

The Australian Accounting Standards Board standard that deals with the accounting treatment for business combinations.

Fair Value Method

An accounting strategy that assesses assets or liabilities at their current market value, rather than at historical cost or future projected value.

Proportionate Interest Method

An accounting method used to reflect a company's stake in a joint venture by recognizing only its share of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses in its financial statements.

AASB 3

Refers to the Australian Accounting Standards Board's standard on Business Combinations, outlining requirements for the accounting treatment of mergers and acquisitions.