Figure 25-1

question 44

Multiple Choice

Figure 25-1.On the horizontal axis,K/L represents capital (K) per worker (L) .On the vertical axis,Y/L represents output (Y) per worker (L) .
-Refer to Figure 25-1.The shape of the curve is consistent with which of the following statements about the economy to which the curve applies?

• A)In the long run,a higher saving rate leads to a higher growth rate of productivity.
• B)In the long run,a higher saving rate leads to a higher growth rate of income.
• C)Returns to capital become increasingly smaller as the amount of capital per worker increases.
• D)All of the above are correct.

Determine bond interest expense under both the effective-interest and straight-line methods.

Calculate the carrying value of bonds after amortization.

Differentiate between the effective-interest method and the straight-line method in terms of their impact on interest expense and bond carrying value.

Understand the concepts of bond discount and premium, and how they affect the carrying value of bonds.

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Definitions:

Required Rate of Return

The minimum annual percentage earned by an investment that will induce individuals or companies to put money into a particular security or project.

Dividend Yield

A financial ratio that indicates how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Dividend Growth Rate

The annualized percentage rate of growth of a company's dividends paid to shareholders, indicating the company’s financial health and profitability.

Required Rate of Return

The required rate of return is the minimum annual percentage earned by an investment that will induce individuals or companies to put money into a particular security or project.