Two Major Criticisms of the Bureau of Census Data as a Portrayal

question 113

Multiple Choice

Two major criticisms of the Bureau of Census data as a portrayal of the degree of income inequality are that the income concept employed is too

• A)broad and the income accounting period is too short.
• B)narrow and the income accounting period is too long.
• C)narrow and the income accounting period is too short.
• D)broad and the income accounting period is too long.

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Definitions:

Income Items

Generally refer to all the items that contribute to a company's net income, including revenue from sales, services, and other sources.

Reportable Segment

A component of a business that can be separately distinguished for financial reporting purposes, typically based on product line or geographic area.

Operating Segment

A distinct unit within a business that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses related to transactions with other components of the same business.

Identifiable Cash Flows

Cash flows that can be directly linked to a specific project, investment, or business segment.