Large Favourable Variances Between Actual and Planned Performance May Indicate

question 38

Multiple Choice

Large favourable variances between actual and planned performance may indicate:

• A) that the firm must be operating efficiently.
• B) that actual expenses were higher than budgeted expenses.
• C) budget income targets may need to be revised upwards in the future.
• D) that actual income was too high and should be revised downwards in the future.

Analyze the determinants of industry supply curves and their adjustments in long-run equilibrium.

Calculate and interpret the effects of taxes, subsidies, and government interventions on market equilibrium and prices.

Grasp the impact of cost structures and production functions on firm and industry supply in competitive markets.

Apply mathematical models to determine the optimal level of production and pricing strategies for firms under various circumstances.

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