Japanese Consumers Have Experienced More Than a Decade of Recession

question 54

Multiple Choice

Japanese consumers have experienced more than a decade of recession and deflationary pressures.This condition would more likely impact the Japanese consumers':

• A) purchasing power
• B) salary elasticity
• C) GNP
• D) profitability
• E) exchange rates

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Definitions:

LIFO

Last In, First Out; an inventory valuation method where the last items placed in inventory are the first ones to be used or sold.

Ending Inventory

The total value of a business’s merchandise, raw materials, and products not yet sold at the end of an accounting period.

FIFO

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where goods first acquired are the first to be sold, used in accounting to calculate the cost of goods sold.

Net Income

The profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue.