Answer: $75000
Explanation:
In order to solve the question, firstly we need to calculate the contribution margin ratio which will be:
= ($10 - $6) / $10
= 40%
Then, the break even sales will then be:
= Fixed cost / Contribution margin ratio
= $30000 / 40%
= $75000
Therefore, the break-even point in sales dollars is $75000
Imagine that your mother is 62 years old and planning to retire at 66. If she puts $6,000 into a Roth IRA at the age of 62 and it grows to $8,000 by the time she retires at 66, can she withdraw the full $8,000 without paying any taxes?
A. Yes.
B. No.
Answer: B. No.
Explanation:
A Roth Individual Retirement Account allows for one to be able to withdraw amounts without paying taxes in their retirement. There are several requirements for this to be possible though.
One of them is that the person should have owned the account for at least 5 years. The mother in this scenario had only owned the account for 4 years and so will not qualify for tax free withdrawals.
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Ming Chen began a professional practice on June 1 and plans to prepare financial statements at the end of each month. During June, Ming Chen (the owner) completed these transactions.
a. Owner invested $57,000 cash in the company along with equipment that had a $27,000 market value in exchange for its common stock.
b. The company paid $2,500 cash for rent of office space for the month. The company purchased $18,000 of additional equipment on credit (payment due within 30 days).
c. The company completed work for a client and immediately collected the $2,400 cash earned.
d. The company completed work for a client and sent a bill for $9,000 to be received within 30 days.
e. The company purchased additional equipment for $6,900 cash.
f. The company paid an assistant $3,700 cash as wages for the month.
g. The company collected $4,800 cash as a partial payment for the amount owed by the client in transaction e.
h. The company paid $18,000 cash to settle the liability created in transaction c.
i. The company paid $1,800 cash in dividends to the owner (sole shareholder).
Required:
Create the transaction table.
Answer:
Ming Chen Professionals
Transaction Table:
Assets = Liabilities + Equity
a. Cash $57,000 Equipment $27,000 = Common Stock $84,000
b. Cash ($2,500) = Rent Expense ($2,500)
Equipment $18,000 = Accounts Payable $18,000
c. Cash $2,400 = Service Revenue $2,400
d. Accounts Receivable $9,000 = Service Revenue $9,000
e. Equipment $6,900 = Cash ($6,900)
f. Cash $3,700 = Salaries Expense $3,700
g. Cash $4,800 Accounts Receivable ($4,800)
h. Cash ($18,000) = Accounts Payable ($18,000)
i. Cash ($1,800) = Cash Dividends ($1,800)
Explanation:
a) Data and Analysis of Transactions:
a. Cash $57,000 Equipment $27,000 Common Stock $84,000
b. Rent Expense $2,500 Cash $2,500
Equipment $18,000 Accounts Payable $18,000
c. Cash $2,400 Service Revenue $2,400
d. Accounts Receivable $9,000 Service Revenue $9,000
e. Equipment $6,900 Cash $6,900
f. Salaries Expense $3,700 Cash $3,700
g. Cash $4,800 Accounts Receivable $4,800
h. Accounts Payable $18,000 Cash $18,000
i. Cash Dividends $1,800 Cash $1,800
The multiplier effect of changes in government transfers is: greater than the multiplier effect of a change in government spending. impossible to determine. less than the multiplier effect of a change in government spending. zero because transfer payments do not affect aggregate demand.
Answer: less than the multiplier effect of a change in government spending.
Explanation:
The multiplier effect of government transfers refers to the measure by which the aggregate demand will increase by as a result of government transfers increasing.
This multiplier is less than the multiplier effect of a change in government spending. This is because government spending affects more people in the economy as it targets both companies and consumers. Government transfers on the other hand, target only welfare and unemployment payments amongst others so it cannot have the same effect as government spending.
On December 1, a six-month liability insurance policy was purchased for $900. Analyze the required adjustment as of December 31 using T accounts, and then formally enter this adjustment in the general journal.
Answer:
See below
Explanation:
Prepaid insurance. Insurance expense
————————————- ———————————-
debit. | Credit. Debit. | Credit
|. 150.00. 150. |
enter the debit of 150 under insurance expense in the journal
enter the credit of 150 under prepaid insurance in the journal
Apply the Seasonal Forecast Using Simple Proportion method to calculate a forecast for product X for the first quarter of the next year. The expected total sales for product X is 14800 for the next year.
Quarter Average seasonal factor
1 0.70
2 0.46
3 1.73
4 1.11
a. More than 0 but less than or equal to 1500
b. More than 1500 but less than or equal to 2000
c. More than 2000 but less than or equal to 2500
d. More than 2500 but less than or equal to 3000
e. More than 3000
Answer:
d.
Explanation:
From the given information;
the quarter average sale = expected total sales ÷ number of quarter
= 14800 ÷ 4
= 3700
The forecast for the first quarter = average quarter sale × seasonal factor
= 3700 × 0.70
= 2590
Thus, the expected sales is more than 2500 but lesser than 3000
The largest item of the Deferred Tax Liability for most companies is caused by:________.
a. providing the allowance for doubtful accounts for book purposes.
b. differences in inventory cost flow assumptions (FIFO vs. LIFO) for tax versus financial accounting purposes.
c. differences in depreciation methods (accelerated vs. straight-line) for tax versus financial accounting purposes.
d. amortizing bond premium or discount for tax purposes.
Answer: c. differences in depreciation methods (accelerated vs. straight-line) for tax versus financial accounting purposes.
Explanation:
A Deferred tax liability arises as a result of the tax authorities using a different accounting convention from the business. This leads to a situation where the company records more tax than the tax authorities do so the company will recognize the extra tax as a liability until it is paid.
The main cause of this is the difference in depreciation methods. The tax authorities use an accelerated method which would lead to a lower profit in early years which would translate to a lower tax. The company on the other hand would use straight line depreciation and calculate a higher tax. The difference is called the deferred tax liability.
You are to receive a cash flow of $1,500 two years from now. Once received, you will invest the money and earn a 10.5% return. What is the value of the investment in year 5?
Answer:
$2,471.17
Explanation:
The value of the investment in 5 years time from the day of investment is known as the Future Value.
The Future Value is calculated by compounding the Principle Amount (amount invested) using the effective interest rate.
We can determine the Future Value using a Financial Calculator as follows :
PV = - $1,500
PMT = $0
P/YR = 1
N = 5
I = 10.5%
FV = ??
The Future Value (FV) is $2,471.17
Thus,
the value of the investment in year 5 is $2,471.17
Presented below is an amortization schedule related to 5-year, $120,000 bond with a 7% interest rate and a 5% yield, purchased on December 31, 2018, for $130,392.
Date Cash Interest Bond Premium Carrying Amount
Received Revenue Amortization of Bonds
12/31/18 $130,392
12/31/19 $8,400 $6,520 $1,880 128,512
12/31/20 8,400 6,426 1,974 126,538
12/31/21 8,400 6,327 2,073 124,465
12/31/22 8,400 6,223 2,177 122,288
12/31/23 8,400 6,112 2,288 120,000
The following schedule presents a comparison of the amortized cost and fair value of the bonds at year-end.
12/31/19 12/31/20 12/31/21 12/31/22 12/31/23
Amortized cost $128,512 $126,538 $124,465 $122,288 $120,000
Fair value $128,000 $128,800 $126,300 $123,500 $120,000
(a) Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase of these bonds on December 31, 2018, assuming the bonds are classified as held-to-maturity securities.
(b) Prepare the journal entry related to the held-to-maturity bonds for 2019.
(c) Prepare the journal entry related to the held-to-maturity bonds for 2021.
(d) Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase of these bonds, assuming they are classified as available-for-sale.
(e) Prepare the journal entries related to the available-for-sale bonds for 2019.
(f) Prepare the journal entries related to the available-for-sale bonds for 2021.
Answer:
A. Dr Held-to-Maturity Securities $130,392
Cr Cash $130,392
B. Dr Cash $8,400
Cr Held-to-Maturity Securities $1880
Cr Interest Revenue $6,520
C. Dr Cash $8,400
Cr Held-to-Maturity Securities $2,073
Cr Interest Revenue $6,327
D. Dr Available-for-Sale Securities $130,392
Cr Cash $130,392
E. Dr Cash $8,400
Cr Available-for-Sale Securities $1,880
Cr Interest Revenue $6,520
Dr Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss--Equity $512
Cr Securities Fair Value Adjustment (Available-for-Sale) $512
F. Dr Cash $8,400
Cr Cr Available-for-Sale Securities $2,073
Cr Interest Revenue $6,327
December 31, 2021
Dr Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss--Equity $427
Cr Securities Fair Value Adjustment (Available-for-Sale) $427
Explanation:
A. Preparation of the journal entry to record the purchase of these bonds on December 31, 2018, assuming the bonds are classified as held-to-maturity securities.
December 31, 2018
Dr Held-to-Maturity Securities $130,392
Cr Cash $130,392
(To record the purchase of these bonds)
B. Preparation of the journal entry related to the held-to-maturity bonds for 2019
December 31, 2019
Dr Cash $8,400
Cr Held-to-Maturity Securities $1,880
Cr Interest Revenue $6,520
(To record held-to-maturity bonds)
C. Preparation of the journal entry related to the held-to-maturity bonds for 2021
December 31, 2021
Dr Cash $8,400
Cr Held-to-Maturity Securities $2,073
Cr Interest Revenue $6,327
(To record held-to-maturity bonds)
D. Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase of these bonds, assuming they are classified as available-for-sale.
December 31, 2018
Dr Available-for-Sale Securities $130,392
Cr Cash $130,392
(To record the purchase of these bonds)
E. Preparation of the journal entries related to the available-for-sale bonds for 2019
December 31, 2019
Dr Cash $8,400
Cr Available-for-Sale Securities $1,880
Cr Interest Revenue $6,520
(To record available-for-sale bonds)
December 31, 2019
Dr Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss--Equity $512
[$128,512 - $128,000]
Cr Securities Fair Value Adjustment (Available-for-Sale) $512
(To record available-for-sale bonds)
F. Preparation of the journal entries related to the available-for-sale bonds for 2021
December 31, 2021
Dr Cash $8,400
Cr Cr Available-for-Sale Securities $2,073
Cr Interest Revenue $6,327
(To record available-for-sale bonds)
December 31, 2021
Dr Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss--Equity $427
Cr Securities Fair Value Adjustment (Available-for-Sale) $427
($126,300 - $124,465) - ($128,800 - $126,538)
=($1,835-$2,262=$427)
(To record available-for-sale bonds)
Based on the marginal principle, would it make sense to for a business to expand their hours of operation if they project $1,500 of additional revenue per week, however they also project increase expenses of $1,000 for salaries, $150 for utilities and $50 for misc. expenses. No, because they will lose $300 per week Yes, because they will net $300 per week Yes, because they will gain $1,500 of revenue per week No, because they will incur $1,200 of expenses per week.
Answer:
Yes, because they will net $300 per week
Explanation:
According to the marginal principle, production can be increased if marginal revenue would exceed marginal cost. It means that the venture would be profitable
Marginal cost is the increase in cost as a result of increasing output by one unit.
total marginal cost = 1000 + 50 + 150 = 1200
Marginal revenue is the increase in revenue as a result of increasing output by one unit.
Marginal revenue exceeds marginal cost by (1500 - 1200) 300. Thus, hours of operation can be increased
Forecasted depreciation expense, commonly estimated as: [(Current year depreciation expense / Prior year PPE, net) x Current year PPE, net] , is added back to net income in the cash flow from operating activities section of the Statement of Cash Flows.A. TrueB. False
Answer: True
Explanation:
The Statement of Cash flows is prepared to show the cash transactions of a company and only cash. The effect of anything non cash is not shown.
Depreciation is a non-cash expense which means that it reduces the net income without actually reducing the cash to the company. It would therefore be added back to the cash balance of the company so as to reflect that it did not reduce cash. The addition will be in the operating activities of the Statement of Cashflows.
Goose Corporation has a basis of $3,340,000 in the stock of Swift Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary acquired 30 years ago. Goose liquidates Swift Corporation and receives assets that are worth $2,672,000 and have a basis to Swift of $2,338,000.
Required:
a. Determine Goose Corporation’s recognized gain or loss on the liquidation.
b. Determine Goose Corporation’s basis in the assets received in liquidation.
Answer:
A. No gain or loss
B. Carryover; $2,338,000
Explanation:
A. Based on the information given the Corporation’s RECOGNIZED NO GAIN OR LOSS on the liquidation reason been that under SECTION 332 GOOSE'S BASIS IN THE SWIFT STOCK OF THE AMOUNT OF $3,340,000 IS REDUCED TO ZERO AMOUNT.
B. Based on the information given the Corporation’s BASIS IN THE ASSETS RECEIVED IN LIQUIDATION will be CARRYOVER BASIS of the amount of $2,338,000.
As part of an estate settlement Mary received $1 million. She decided to use the money to purchase a small business in Anywhere, USA. If Mary would have invested the $1 million in a risk-free bond fund she could have made $100,000 each year. She also quit her job with Lucky.Com Inc. to devote all of her time to her new business; her salary at Lucky.Com Inc. was $75,000 per year.
1. At the end of the first year of operating her new business, Mary's accountant reported an accounting profit of $150,000. What was Mary's economic profit?
a. $25,000 loss
b. $50,000 loss
c. $25,000 profit
d. $150,000 profit 13.
2. What are Mary's opportunity costs of operating he r new business?
a. $25,000
b. $75,000
c. $100,000
d. $175,000
3. How large would Mary's accounting profits need to be to allow her to attain zero economic profit?
a. $100,000
b. $125,000
c. $175,000
d. $225,000
Answer:
Following are the solution to the given point.
Explanation:
For question 1:
Economic gains are distinct from bookkeeping gains. Accounting value also takes into account the cost of potential.
[tex]\text{Economic Profit = Accounting Profit - Loss of salary - Risk free bond income}[/tex]
[tex]= 150, 000 -75,000 - 1,00,000\\\\= - 25,000[/tex]
that's why "option a" is correct.
For question 2:
The "option d" is correct.
For question 3:
The "option c" is correct.
Write an essay with the topic: Information logistics system is one of the major topics of interest to manufacturing and logistics businesses, especially in the current 4.0 technology predecessor. Please give your opinion about the information logistics system for businesses and especially for an employee working in the logistics field in the future. Suggestions for doing the test: - How much is the information system for production / logistics enterprises as well as the employees in that business? - What do I need to understand the information logistics system for? What's not app? - What issues do you care about in the information logistics system? - What topics in the information logistics system do you think are very important for the production / logistics business? - What further study do I need to study to improve my knowledge of information logistics systems? - How will this course help my logistics career in the future?
Thank you for your answers .
Answer:
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If a company purchases equipment costing $4,500 on credit, the effect on the accounting equation would be: Assets increase $4,500 and liabilities decrease $4,500. Liabilities decrease $4,500 and assets increase $4,500. Equity decreases $4,500 and liabilities increase $4,500. Assets increase $4,500 and liabilities increase $4,500.
Answer: Assets increase $4,500 and liabilities increase $4,500.
Explanation:
Based on the information given in the question, since the company buys an equipment which is an asset to the company, then there will be an increase in the assets by $4500.
Also, in thus case, the equipment was gotten on credit which is a liability. Therefore, the liabilities will increase by $4500 as well.
Diamond Boot Factory normally sells its specialty boots for $22 a pair. An offer to buy 100 boots for $15 per pair was made by an organization hosting a national event in Norfolk. The variable cost per boot is $9, and special stitching will add another $1 per pair to the cost.
Determine the differential income or loss per pair of boots from selling to the organization.
Answer: $5.00
Explanation:
Differential income per pair is:
= Revenue per pair - Total cost per pair
= Selling price of pair - (Variable cost + Additional stitching cost)
= 15 - (9 + 1)
= 15 - 10
= $5.00
The inventory turnover ratio and days sales outstanding (DSO) are two ratios that can be used to assess how effectively the firm is managing its liquidity in consideration of current and projected operating levels.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
A. True
Explanation:
In the case of the inventory turnover ratio and the days sales outstanding, these two ratios are applied in order to analyze how the firm would managed in effective manner in terms of the liquidity with respect to the present and the expected level of operations
So, the given statement is true
Therefore the option a is correct
As a student, Jordyn spends 40 hours per week writing term papers and completing homework assignments. On one axis of her production possibilities frontier is measured the number of term papers written per week. On the other axis is measured the number of homework assignments completed per week. Jordyn's production possibilities frontier is a straight line if:________
a. she can switch between writing term papers and completing homework assignments at a constant rate.
b. the rate at which she can switch between homework assignments and term papers depends on the number of homework assignments she is completing and on the number of term papers she is writing.
c.she is required by her professors to spend half of her time on term papers and the other half of her time on homework assignments.
d. she faces no trade-off between writing term papers and completing homework assignments.
Answer:
a. she can switch between writing term papers and completing homework assignments at a constant rate.
Explanation:
Since in the given situation it is mentioned that on one axis the number of terms papers is measured and on the other axis, the no of homework assignment is measured so here the ppf should be in the straight line when she is able to switch between the term papers & the homework assignment and that should be the constant rate
So the option a is correct
Palmona Co. establishes a $200 petty cash fund on January 1. On January 8, the fund shows $38 in cash along with receipts for the following expenditures: postage, $74; transportation-in, $29; delivery expenses, $16; and miscellaneous expenses, $43. Palmona uses the perpetual system in accounting for merchandise inventory.
4.
value:
3.00 points
(1) Prepare journal entries to establish the fund on January 1.
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5.
value:
3.00 points
(2) Prepare journal entry to reimburse the petty cash fund on January 8.
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6.
value:
3.00 points
(3) Prepare journal entries to both reimburse the fund and increase it to $450 on January 8, assuming no entry in part 2.
Answer:
1. Date Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit
1 Jan Petty cash $200
Cash $200
2. Date Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit
8 Jan Postage Expenses $74
Merchandise inventory $29
Delivery expense $16
Miscellaneous expense $43
Cash $162
3. Date Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit
8 Jan Petty cash $250
Cash $250
jacks immediate boss lets him set his own schedule, does not offer support or direction, and is generally hands-off. Jack's boss is following which of the following leadership philosophies?
Answer:
Laissez-faire
Explanation:
Leadership forms are often diverse depending on how the leaders or heads decide to run their team. The laissez-faire leadership stuole is one which is popular and categorized based on the the level of freedom afforded to team members. The laissez-faire leadership style is one which is very open such that decision making are usually left in the hands of team members and they are being afforded the chance and power to make decisions with very little oversight from the leader. This is similar to the leadership style portrayed by Jack's boss who leaves Jack to set his schedule and make decisions.
Summer 20 Company has asked you to calculate the TOTAL cost per EUP (Equivalent Units of Production) using the weighted average method based on the following. (You must show and label your work for credit.)
Direct Materials Cost $65,000
Conversion Cost $90,000
EUP for Direct Materials 1,000
EUP for Conversion Cost 900
Answer:
$165
Explanation:
Cost per equivalent unit under weighted average method
Direct materials Conversion cost Total
Cost $65,000 $90,000 $155,000
÷ EUP 1,000 900
Cost per equivalent unit $65 $100 $165
During May, Bergan Company incurred factory overhead costs as follows: indirect materials, $8,800; indirect labor, $6,600; utilities cost, $4,800; and factory depreciation, $9,000. Journalize the entry to record the factory overhead incurred during May.
Answer:
Dr Factory Overhead $29,200
Cr Materials 8800
Cr Wages payable 6600 Cr Utilities Payable 4800
Cr Accumulated Depreciation-Factory 9000
Explanation:
Preparation of the entry to record the factory overhead incurred during May.
Dr Factory Overhead $29,200
($8,800 + $6,600 + $4,800 + $9,000)
Cr Materials 8800
Cr Wages payable 6600 Cr Utilities Payable 4800
Cr Accumulated Depreciation-Factory 9000
(To record the factory overhead incurred during May)
Below are several amounts reported at the end of the year. Currency located at the company $ 950 Supplies 2,800 Short-term investments that mature within three months 1,850 Accounts receivable 3,100 Balance in savings account 8,100 Checks received from customers but not yet deposited 550 Prepaid rent 1,350 Coins located at the company 100 Equipment 9,000 Balance in checking account 5,800 Required: Calculate the amount of cash to report in the balance sheet.
Answer:
$17,350
Explanation:
Calculation to determine the amount of cash to report in the balance sheet.
Currency located at the company $950
Add Short-term investments that mature within three months 1,850
Add Balance in savings account 8,100
Add Checks received from customers but not yet deposited 550
Add Coins located at the company 100
Add Balance in checking account 5,800
Total Cash $17,350
Therefore the amount of cash to report in the balance sheet is $17,350
If a company purchases equipment costing $5,100 on credit, the effect on the accounting equation would be:
Answer:
assets increase $5,100 and liabilities increase $5,100
Explanation:
Assets are the items that a company owns which can provide future economic benefit.
Liabilities are future sacrifices of economic benefits that an entity is obliged to make to other entities as a result of past transactions or other past events, hence Liabilities are what a person or company owe other parties.
If a company purchases equipment costing $5,100 on credit, the assets of the company will increase by $5100 as a result of acquiring an equipment. Also, the liability will increase by $5100 as a result of debt owed.
The sequence of events that results in a new equilibrium interest rate, after the Fed makes the change you selected, may be described as follows:
Because there is ______________ money in the financial system, the quantity of interest-bearing financial assets such as bonds demanded _____________, which means that bond issuers __________________ sell the bonds. This process continues until the new equilibrium interest rate is achieved.
Answer:
Following are the responses to the given question:
Explanation:
Due to the increased amount of currency in the banking sector, the amount of interest-bearing economic stocks and bonds has reduced, because when interest rates fall and bond demand rises or vice versa, the interplay between bond yields and bond prices grows In this case, bond demand will decline, implying, therefore, corporate bonds must increase interest for issue debt still. It is because, whereas if bond rates increase, the price of the bond will drop, that will lead to an increase in the consumption for bonds.
A company purchased a computer system on January 2, 2010 for $1,600,000. The company used the straight-line depreciation method with an estimated useful life of 6 years and a residual value of $130,000. The company prepares financial statements at December 31. Assume the company decides to sell the computer system on July 1, 2012 for $1,000,000. Which of the following is not true concerning the journal entry(ies) required on July 1 is not correct?
a. The Equipment asset account must be credited for $1,600,000 to record the sale.
b. The loss on the sale is $12,500.
c. Accumulated Depreciation is debited for $612,500 in the entry to record the sale.
d. The depreciation expense must be recorded for 6 months, January 1 to July 1.
Answer: b. The loss on the sale is $12,500.
Explanation:
The value of the equipment on the date it was sold is:
= Cost price - Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated depreciation = Depreciation * Number of years of service
Depreciation = (1,600,000 - 130,000) / 6 years useful life
= $245,000
Number of years of service is 2.5 years because the asset was sold on July 1, 2012.
Accumulated depreciation = 245,000 * 2.5
= $612,500
Value at date of sale:
= 1,600,000 - 612,500
= $987,500
Gain (loss) on sale = Selling price - Value at date of sale
= 1,000,000 - 987,500
= $12,500
The $12,500 is a gain not a loss.
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6 years ago paid 490,000 using 40 year straight line depreciation, what is the value
In choosing to acquire a TV manufacturer as part of your entry strategy to enter the Smart TV market, Apple intends to integrate the TV manufacturer within its own company. The transfer of which competencies between the two companies creates the possible scenario for success?
A. Fully integrate the company and combine it with the current computer business because monitors and televisions are similar in their requirements
B. Transfer the knowledge of touchscreen capabilities and the Apple ecosystem from Apple to the TV manufacturer to use for the new Apple Smart TV
Answer:
B. Transfer the knowledge of touchscreen capabilities and the Apple ecosystem from Apple to the TV manufacturer to use for the new Apple Smart TV
Explanation:
In the first case, Apple doesn't have technical expertise on manfucturing the TV. Here the differences in both the devies with respect to the technology that applied in ports, operating system tec
So here the technology that adapted would be difficult for implementation
Instead of this, the apple would create the better position.
So, the option b is correct
Hence, the option a is incorrect
Suppose that Raphael, an economist from an AM talk radio program, and Susan, an economist from a school of industrial relations, are arguing Over saving incentives. The following dialogue Shows an excerpt from their debate:
Susan: I think it's safe to say that, in general, the savings rate of households in today's economy is much lower than it really needs to be to sustain an improvement in living standards.
Raphael: I think a switch from the income tax to a consumption tax would bring growth in living standards.
Susan: You really think households would change their saving behavior enough in response to this to make a difference? Because I don't.
The disagreement between these economists is most likely due to_____________ . Despite their differences, with which proposition are two economists chosen at random most likely to agree?
a. Rent ceilings reduce the quantity and quality of available housing.
b. Immigrants receive more in government benefits than they contribute in taxes.
c. Having a single income tax rate would improve economic performance.
Answer:
a. Difference in values
b. a. Rent ceilings reduce the quantity and quality of available housing.
Explanation:
The disagreement between these economists is most likely due to difference in values.
Economists are known to disagree a lot with each other and this is down to them having different values and perspectives with regards to several economic decisions. This is why there are different economic theories subscribed to by economists such as Keynesian and New Classical theories.
Despite these disagreements however, there are certain things they would always agree on and one of those is that rent ceilings reduce the quantity and quality of available housing.
The logic behind this is that imposing a rent ceiling would dissuade real estate investors from putting in more money to develop properties because the rent ceiling would limit the returns that they can get.
Supply of real estate would also fall because less investors would go into the market because they would fear being unable to recoup adequate returns on account of the rent ceiling.