Chapter 2 and 3 Flashcards
exchanged of goods or services without the use of money or to trade one thing with another with equal value
barter
are business expenses that do not vary in relation into production
fixed cost
fixed cost is also called
overhead expense
example of fixed cost
rent
directly varies with production
variable cost
examples of variable cost
raw materials and direct labor
the larger the enterprise, the more economy of scale is achieved
true
The 4 economic benefit
Manufacturing side
expansion of the purchasing power of the consumers
savings in time and transactional expenses
multiplier effect
with available credit, they may purchase in bulk to get volume discounts, or pay on time and quality for prompt payment discounts
wholesalers and retailers
are able to enjoy a better quality of life without having to accumulate funds
end users or customers
The cost of credit
interest
credit and collection overhead expenses
bad debts
hidden costs of credit
vehicle insurance
registration fees
are oftentimes charged on top of non-refundable application fees
service fees