Which Statement Correctly Describes What a Pigouvian Subsidy Is

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Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes what a Pigouvian subsidy is?

• A) Subsidies received by the producers are called Pigouvian subsidies.
• B) Pigouvian subsidies are awarded to producers whose goods have external benefits.
• C) Taxes on producers creating negative externalities are called Pigouvian subsidies.
• D) Lower corporate tax rates are also known as Pigouvian subsidies.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

The indirect costs of manufacturing, such as salaries of quality control personnel and depreciation of factory equipment.

Underapplied Overhead

Underapplied overhead occurs when the actual manufacturing overhead costs exceed the applied overhead costs allocated during a specific period.

Applied Overhead

The estimated amount of overhead cost assigned to a specific job or department based on predetermined rates.

Actual Overhead

The real, incurred costs of running a production or service operation, excluding direct labor and direct materials.