Which of the following government actions is an example of contractionary policy?

Cutting taxes

Raising taxes

Increasing government spending

None of the above

If a recession caused millions of people to lose their jobs and millions more to fear unemployment, which of the following will happen?

What is the proper adjusting entry on December 31, the end of the accounting period, if the balance in the prepaid insurance account is $8,150 before adjustment, and the unexpired amount per the analysis of policies is $3,450? A.

Does it matter whether buyers or sellers are legally responsible for paying a tax? a. yes, the tax is more efficient if consumers pay the tax. b.

Why did volunteerism fail? a.) Banks made too many loans to struggling business. b.) Businesses and citizens acted in their individual best interests. c.) President Hoover supported more federal government intervention. d.

The government promotes entrepreneurship because new products will stimulate the economy and create new jobs. True or False?

8. Problems and Applications Q8 There are four consumers willing to pay the following amounts for haircuts, and there are four haircutting businesses with the following costs: Consumers' Willingness to Pay Charles: $50 Gilberto: $35 Juanita: $25

When a company buys equipment for $150,000 and pays for one third in cash and the other two thirds is financed by a note payable, which of the following are the effects on the accounting equation? A. Total assets decrease $50,000. B.

Which is true about investments and risk? Low-risk investments have a high return over the long run. High-risk investments usually fail. Safe investments are always somewhat profitable. Every investment carries some degree of risk.

Which of the following statements is true of ABC systems? A. ABC system is least suited for service companies. B. ABC system is simpler compared to traditional systems. C. ABC system will always result in higher product costs. D.

You purchase a put option on Swiss francs for a premium of $.02, with an exercise price of $.61. The option will not be exercised until the expiration date, if at all. If the spot rate on the expiration date is $.58, your net profit per unit is: