When the Actual Change in the Price Level Differs from Its

question 95

Multiple Choice

When the actual change in the price level differs from its expected change,which of the following can explain why firms might change their production?

• A)both menu costs and mistaking a price level change for a change in relative prices
• B)menu costs but not mistaking a price level change for a change in relative prices
• C)mistaking a price level change for a change in relative price but not menu costs
• D)neither menu costs nor mistaking a price level change for a change in relative prices

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The total value or amount of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated using inventory accounting methods.

Average Inventory

A financial measure used to estimate the value of inventory over a certain period, calculated by averaging the inventory levels at various points.

Cost Of Goods Sold

An accounting term referring to the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.

Inventory Turnover

The number of times the average inventory is converted into sales during the year.