"Outputs" Refers to the Basic Question of What a Policy

question 20

True/False

"Outputs" refers to the basic question of what a policy action is trying to achieve while "impacts" refers to the means of achieving desired policy goals.

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Definitions:

Balance Of Trade

The difference between imports from and exports to another country. If imports are larger a trade deficit exists. If exports are larger there is a trade surplus.

Investing Activities

Transactions and events related to the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and investments, reported in the cash flow statement.

Hedging

A maneuver or contract that eliminates risk from a transaction. In international trade, eliminating exchange rate risk by purchasing a forward contract for delivery of foreign exchange at a specified rate at a specified time.

Settlement Date

The day when a trade is finalized, and the buyer must pay for the securities.