When Considering the Costs and Benefits of a Policy, It

question 111

Multiple Choice

When considering the costs and benefits of a policy, it is important to remember that it is usually the ________ that most affects politics.

• A) actual dollar amount of costs and benefits
• B) perception of costs and benefits
• C) degree of guilt or pleasure involved
• D) influence of special-interest groups
• E) influence of iron triangles

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Definitions:

Inventory Purchases

The buying of goods to be sold in the normal course of business operations.

Sustainable Income

Revenue that can be maintained for the foreseeable future without diminishing resources or opportunities.

Extraordinary Items

Events and transactions that are distinguished by their uncommon nature and by the infrequency of their occurrence, impacting a company's financial statements.

Continuing Operations

The parts of a business expected to continue operating into the foreseeable future, excluding discontinued operations.