What Are "Deficit Theories" and How Have They Been Applied

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Essay

What are "deficit theories" and how have they been applied to nonstandard speech, particularly African American Vernacular English? What is one major criticism of deficit theories?

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Definitions:

Basis

Basis is the amount of investment in property for tax purposes, used to calculate gain or loss on a sale or other disposition of the property.

Capital Gain

Profit from the sale of property or an investment when the selling price exceeds the purchase price.

Tax Depreciation

An accounting method that allows a taxpayer to allocate the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, offering tax deductions over this period.

Taxable Income

The portion of income that is subject to taxation, after all deductions, exemptions, and adjustments.