A Change in the Market Value of a Capital Asset

question 25

Multiple Choice

A change in the market value of a capital asset is not relevant for tax purposes until it is a _____ capital gain by sale or exchange.

• A) depreciated
• B) appreciated
• C) unrealized
• D) realized

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Definitions:

Monopolist

An entity with exclusive control over the supply of a particular good or service, giving it the power to control prices and exclude competition.

Total Revenue

Total revenue is the entire amount of money received by a company from its business activities, such as sales of goods and services, before any costs or expenses are deducted.

Marginal Revenue Curve

A graphical representation showing how marginal revenue varies with changes in quantity sold, often used to determine the optimal level of output for maximizing profit.

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, identical products, and free entry and exit which leads to firms earning normal profits in the long run.