When an Increase in Government Spending Leads to a Decrease

question 121

Multiple Choice

When an increase in government spending leads to a decrease in private spending it is called:

• A) crowding out.
• B) a drop in the bucket.
• C) bad timing.
• D) the implementation lag.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before the accounting period begins, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct material and direct labor costs, such as utilities and rent for the manufacturing space.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are used in the production process, used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production, such as salaries of supervisors and rent of the factory building.