Understanding Income Definition and Concepts

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What is the Haig–Simons income definition of income?

  • Consumption + Change in net worth (correct)
  • Net income equals revenue minus expenses
  • Gross income minus taxes
  • Sum of all revenue minus cost of goods sold

How is income generally expressed?

  • In terms of consumption and saving opportunities (correct)
  • As a proxy for total expenses
  • As a measure of net worth
  • As a sum of all revenue

How is income defined for households and individuals in the United States?

  • Accumulation of both monetary and non-monetary consumption ability
  • Sum that includes wage, salary, profit, interest payment, rent, or other form of earnings received in a calendar year (correct)
  • Gross income minus taxes and other deductions
  • Sum of all revenue minus the cost of goods sold

What does discretionary income comprise?

<p>Gross income minus taxes and other deductions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can gross income for a firm be defined?

<p>Sum of all revenue minus the cost of goods sold (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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