Which of the Following Programs Would Most Likely NOT Be

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following programs would most likely NOT be acceptable to an economist to reduce pollution caused by newspaper production?

• A) Issuing certificates to all publishers to reduce the volume of paper but allowing firms to buy and sell the certificates.
• B) Taxing the consumers of newspaper who buy subscriptions.
• C) Limiting the number of newspaper subscriptions to one per household.
• D) Ensuring that the social cost of buying a newspaper is reflected in its price.
• E) Ensuring that the social benefit of buying a newspaper is reflected in its price.

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Definitions:

General Ledger

The primary accounting record of a company that uses double-entry bookkeeping, containing all the financial accounts and transaction data.

Postings Frequency

The rate or regularity at which financial transactions are recorded and posted in accounting systems or ledgers.

Cash Sale Return

The process of refunding a customer in cash for the return of goods previously purchased with cash.

Cash Payments Journal

An accounting journal used to record all cash payments made by a company, including expenses and debtor payments.