Table 2.2
Information on a hypothetical three-firm economy

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  Cost of production Dollars Value of production Dollars
Firm 1 (Wheat farm) Imports of seed and fertilizer 15 Sales to firm 2 100
Labour income 115 Exports 50
Profits 20 Empty cell  Empty cell 
Total 150 Total 150
Firm 2 (Milling) Purchase of wheat from firm 1 100 Sales to firm 3 130
Labour income 45 Sales to consumers 35
Profits 20 Empty cell  Empty cell 
Total 165 Total 165
Firm 3 (Baker) Purchase of flour from firm 2 130 Sales to consumers 200
Labour income 60 Empty cell  Empty cell 
Profits 10 Empty cell  Empty cell 
Total 200 Total 200

Source: Guide to the Income and Expenditure Accounts, Statistics Canada, catalogue no.13-017-X