Answer:
C. Shut down the presses printing my book
Explanation:
Since the average variable cost of producing the book is above the demand curve, the best course of action is to shut down the printing (production) of more books. The author would lose less money by shutting down operations rather than continuing production at a variable cost higher than the demand he's receiving for the books.
In economics, when profit is less than the average variable cost, firms are advised to stop production in the short run and incur economic loss on fixed inputs. This is because with continued operations, total revenue would not only be lower than total cost, but rather, would also be less than total variable cost.
Answer: A. there has been a major increase in the amount of transfer payments the government makes through programs such as Social Security and unemployment insurance.
Explanation:
Since the 1950s, the US government budget for Transfer Payments to Social Security Programs and Unemployment benefits has increased tremendously.
The main transfer payments are Disability and Pension/ Retirement payments and they have been on the rise since the 50s.
These Transfer Payments are both a show of Humanitarianism as well as a form of Economic Investment as they help stimulate the Economy during times or Economic Distress by pouring money into it.
A typical example would be the $1,200 that Congress voted to provide direct cash payments of which totaled around $250 billion in March this year to help Americans who were hit hard by the lockdowns that have crippled much of the American economy.
Answer:
Credit Treasury Stock $20,000
Explanation:
When the company reissued the shares, the Treasury Stock account is credited by the same price they were acquire. i.e. in this case we acquire the treasury stock at a price of $20.
Cash (1,000 * 12) 12,000
Additional Paid in Capital 8,000
Treasury Stock (1,000 * 20) 20,000
