The Command-And-Control Strategy for Pollution Reduction Refers to

question 137

Multiple Choice

The command-and-control strategy for pollution reduction refers to

• A)The use of pollution fines to change the costs of polluting.
• B)A requirement specifying the level of pollution and the process to reduce pollution.
• C)The use of tradable permits.
• D)Gradual development of standards through close monitoring of environmental changes.

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Definitions:

Margin Of Safety

It represents the difference between actual or budgeted sales and the break-even point. It indicates how much sales can fall before a business incurs a loss.

Contribution Format

A specific income statement format that separates fixed costs from variable costs to compute contribution margin, which helps in decision-making.

Income Statement

A record presenting the financial performance of a corporation, including its revenue, expenses, and net earnings, over a designated period.

Break-Even Point

The level of sales at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no profit or loss for the business.