Chapter 11. Inventories and the End of a Recession

EIA Activity: Inventories and the End of a Recession

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EIA Activity: Inventories and the End of a Recession

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  1. Question

    Use Link 1 to answer the following qustions. True or False: Typically, durable goods are purchased less frequently than non-durable goods.

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    		B.

  2. Question

    True or False: Typically, non-durable goods are more expensive than durable goods.

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    		B.

  3. Question

    True or False: A washing machine is an example of a non-durable good, and laundry detergent is an example of a durable good.

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    		B.

  4. Question

    True or False: An example of a non-durable good is shampoo.

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    		B.

  5. Question

    True or False: Furniture is an example of a non-durable good.

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    		B.

  6. Question

    Have you purchased any durable goods lately (such as an automobile)? If so, what? Discuss.
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    Have you purchased any durable goods lately (such as an automobile)? If so, what? Discuss.

  7. Question

    Do you plan to purchase any durable goods in the future? If so, what? Discuss.
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Do you plan to purchase any durable goods in the future? If so, what? Discuss.

  8. Question

    Do you plan to purchase any non-durable goods in the future? If so, what? Discuss.
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Do you plan to purchase any non-durable goods in the future? If so, what? Discuss.

  9. Question

    Create a list of five durable goods, and discuss why you consider them durable.
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Create a list of five durable goods, and discuss why you consider them durable.

  10. Question

    Create a list of five non-durable goods, and discuss why you consider them non-durable.
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Create a list of five non-durable goods, and discuss why you consider them non-durable.

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