Answer: $300 billion
Explanation:
The real deficit that a Government has is one that has been adjusted for inflationary effects. It is calculated by subtracting the inflation rate times the total debt from the nominal deficit.
= Nominal deficit - (Inflation rate * Total debt)
= 1.5 trillion - ( 10% * 12 trillion)
= 1.5 trillion - 1.2 trillion
= $300 billion
Answer: Option B
Explanation: In simple words, flexible budget variance refers to the difference between the results that were predicted by the flexible budget model and the actual results.
Flexible budgets are not rigid and are made on some assumptions the difference arises due to variance in the level of variable expenses that were incorrectly predicted by the model.
Hence the correct option is B.
Answer:
C) 0.5 USD
Explanation:
Swap is an arrangement in which two parties exchange their interest rates for mutual benefit. One party may receive fixed rate and other will receive floating rate based on LIBOR. In the given scenario the swap agreement was originated when the LIBIOR was 3%. The fixed rate was set to be at 4% so the net gain at the time of inception was 1%. When LIBOR increased after six month the net gain declined to only 0.5%.
Answer:
The three primary characteristics of perfect competition are (1) no company holds a substantial market share, (2) the industry output is standardized, and (3) there is freedom of entry and exit. The efficient market equilibrium in a perfect competition is where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.
