Two Popular Answers to the Question of Who Should Pay

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Multiple Choice

Two popular answers to the question of who should pay the costs of pollution are

• A)The taxpayers and industry
• B)The Government and industry
• C)Those responsible for it and the Government
• D)Those responsible for it and those who would benefit from protection and restoration

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Definitions:

Cost Of Goods Manufactured

The total production cost of goods that were completed during a specific period, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Raw Materials Inventory

Refers to the total cost of all the materials that are used in the production of goods but have not yet been transformed into finished products.

Work-In-Process Inventory

Inventory that includes goods partially completed but not yet ready for sale; found between raw materials and finished goods stages.

Freight Costs

Expenses associated with the transportation of goods from one location to another.