Which of the Following Was a Consequence of the Growth

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a consequence of the growth of the Internet and the information revolution of the 1990s?

• A)The agrarian revolution
• B)Increased trade barriers
• C)Corporate mergers
• D)Decreased globalization
• E)Deteriorated Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Definitions:

Current Portion

Refers to the portion of long-term debt that is due to be paid within the next year.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders as dividends but is kept by the company for reinvestment.

Fiscal Year

A fiscal year is a 12-month period used for accounting purposes, often not aligning with the calendar year, to report financial performance.

Ledger

A comprehensive collection of a company's financial accounts, where all transaction data is recorded, including debits and credits.