The Five Most Important Variables That Determine the Level of Consumption

question 169

Multiple Choice

The five most important variables that determine the level of consumption are

• A)disposable income,wealth,expected future income,price level,and interest rate.
• B)wealth,savings account balances,checking account balances,stock portfolio balances,and bond portfolio balances.
• C)government purchases,interest rates,income,taxes,and transfers.
• D)government purchases,saving account balances,wealth,interest rates,portfolio balances.

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Definitions:

Interest Receivable

An asset account on the balance sheet representing interest income that has been earned but not yet collected in cash.

Strategic Goals

Long-term, broadly defined targets an organization sets to achieve its vision and mission.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Debt or equity securities not classified as held-to-maturity or trading securities, recorded at fair value.

Interest Receivable

A term in accounting referring to interest revenue that is accumulated but has not yet been paid in cash.