Joe and michelle have a partnership firm. based on the income-based method of calculating gdp, what category is the income earned by their partnership firm a part of? a) operating surplus b) employee’s compensation c) mixed income d) gross national product

B) employee’s compensation.

The income approach to measure gross domestic product or GDP starts with the income earned (wages plus plus rents plus interest plus profits) from the production of goods and services.

Based on the income-based method of calculating GDP, income or wages earned by Joe and Michelle for being partners can be categorized under B) employee’s compensation.

d, conspicuous consumption is when you try to increase your wealth or social status (and in the case he's trying to create the perception of wealth considering he can't really afford it)

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.