Much of Macroeconomics Attempts to Explain

question 3

Multiple Choice

Much of macroeconomics attempts to explain

• A)changes in the price of oil and gasoline.
• B)long-run growth and short-run fluctuations in real GDP.
• C)changes in the growth rate of state government spending.
• D)changes in the prices and quantities of individual goods and services.

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Definitions:

Payback Period

The length of time it takes for an investment to generate enough cash flow to recover its initial cost.

Salvage Value

The expected remaining valuation of an asset after its service life has ended.

Straight-Line Method

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual installments.

Net Present Value

A method used to evaluate the profitability of an investment, calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period.