An "Omitted Variable" Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

An "omitted variable" is

• A)a variable which is purposely omitted from an economic analysis.
• B)a variable which is inadvertently omitted from an economic analysis.
• C)a variable that has no impact on other variables in an economic analysis.
• D)a variable that affects other variables and its omission from economic analysis can lead to false conclusions about cause and effect.

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Definitions:

Disposable Income

The amount of money individuals or households have to spend or save after income taxes have been deducted.

Discretionary Income

The amount of an individual's income left for spending, investing, or saving after taxes and personal necessities (like food, shelter) are taken care of.

Gross Income

The total revenue generated from a business's activities or an individual's earnings before any deductions are made for expenses, taxes, or other reductions.

Discretionary Income

Discretionary income is the amount of an individual's income left for spending, investing, or saving after taxes and personal necessities (like food, shelter) are taken care of.