If the Price of a Good Increases, All Else Equal

question 441

Multiple Choice

If the price of a good increases, all else equal, consumers perceive

• A)an increase in purchasing power if the good is an inferior good.
• B)an increase in income if the price increase occurs for a normal good.
• C)a decrease in purchasing power.
• D)a net gain in purchasing power if they decrease consumption of some goods.

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Definitions:

Equity Shares

Represent ownership shares in a company, giving shareholders voting rights and a claim on company profits in the form of dividends.

Price-Earnings Ratio

A metric used to value a company by comparing its current stock price to its earnings per share.

Net Present Value

This is a calculation that estimates the value of an investment adjusted for its time value of money, essentially determining the present value of its future cash flows minus the initial investment.

Fixed Assets

Tangible assets, such as buildings and machinery, used in operations and not intended for resale, providing long-term financial benefit.