B. A Venezuelan-style economic collapse would be less likely in a mixed economy like the United States because a. corruption is less likely when economic power is more diffused.
b. private industry has strong financial incentives to produce efficiently.
c. mixed economies like the United States usually have a more equal distribution of income.
d. inflation is always low in a mixed economy.

Explanation:

Venezuela is a planned / command economy which means that the government directs production of goods and services in the country. This can lead to corruption as those in government would become quite powerful and engage in activities that would make them richer at the expense of the nation because they will have the required access to do so.

As the government directs most things, there is less private industry and competition. With a lack of competition, companies will not see the need to compete and would end up being inefficient.

These are what happened in Venezuela.

Bondware Inc.

FIFO Inventory Method:

Ending Inventory (60 units):

Absorption Costing = $66,000

Variable Costing = $56,400

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Unit Production Costs for March:

Direct materials     $500

Variable overhead   440

Total variable cost $940

Fixed overhead        160

Total manufacturing

  costs per unit   $1,100

Calculation of Ending Units of Inventory:

Beginning units     100

Units produced = 500

Units sold =         (540)

Ending units =        60

Beginning Inventory, 100 units:

Absorption costing value = $90,000

Variable costing value = $76,000

FIFO Inventory Method:

Ending Inventory:

Absorption Costing = 60 * $1,100 = $66,000

Variable Costing = 60 * $940 =       $56,400