In Practice, Taxes on Emissions of Pollutants Have Been Found

question 152

Multiple Choice

In practice, taxes on emissions of pollutants have been found to

• A)be ineffective in encouraging firms to pollute less.
• B)significantly reduce pollution by taxed firms.
• C)be less reliable in reducing pollution than direct controls on pollution.
• D)cause failures of the pricing system.

Understand the measurement principles of inventories according to AASB 102/IAS 2 including the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Comprehend the terms and implications of trade discounts on inventory transactions.

Identify and apply appropriate inventory costing methods to various inventory types.

Recognize the inclusion and exclusion of certain costs in the cost of inventories.

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