Economists Generally Prefer to Deal with Emissions of Pollutants

question 25

Multiple Choice

Economists generally prefer to deal with emissions of pollutants

• A)with direct controls.
• B)by encouraging people not to pollute.
• C)by subsidizing the installation of pollution-control equipment.
• D)by taxing emissions.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Variances

The difference between the expected (standard) cost of direct labor for actual production and the actual cost incurred.

Direct Labor

Direct labor involves the work of employees who are directly involved in producing goods or services, being a key factor in manufacturing costs.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The discrepancy in the actual worked hours versus the expected standard hours, multiplied by the standard rate for labor.

Direct Labor

The labor costs directly associated with the manufacture of specific goods or the provision of services, typically consisting of wages paid to production workers or technicians.