Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes the Effects of Subsidies

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects of subsidies?

• A) A subsidy essentially lowers the prices of foreign goods rather than raising the prices of domestic goods.
• B) A subsidy essentially raises the prices of domestic goods rather than lowering the prices of foreign goods.
• C) A subsidy essentially lowers the prices of domestic goods rather than raising the prices of foreign goods.
• D) A subsidy essentially raises the prices of foreign goods while also raising the prices of domestic goods.
• E) A subsidy essentially lowers the prices of foreign goods while also lowering the prices of domestic goods.

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Definitions:

Quick Assets

Those assets— mainly cash, accounts receivable, and notes receivable—that can be easily turned into cash.

Current Liabilities

Obligations that will come due within one year or within the operating cycle, whichever is longer.

Common-Size Income Statement

A common-size income statement presents all line items as a percentage of revenue, allowing for easier comparison across companies and time periods by standardizing financial statements.

Net Sales

The revenue from sales after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.