___________ Is a Value in the PRSA Code of Ethics

question 35

Multiple Choice

___________ is a value in the PRSA Code of Ethics, yet frowned upon by journalists. PR practitioners serve the public interest by supporting those we represent. But according to the Society of Professional Journalists, "analysis and commentary should be labelled and not misrepresent fact or context. Distinguish news from advertising and shun hybrids that blur the lines between the two."

• A) Advocacy
• B) Objectivity
• C) Transparency
• D) Honesty

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Definitions:

Tax Wedge

The tax wedge is the difference between what consumers pay and what producers receive for a good or service due to taxation, affecting supply and demand.

Inelastic Supply

A situation where the quantity supplied of a good or service is relatively unresponsive to changes in its price.

Excise Tax

A tax imposed on specific goods or services, such as tobacco, alcohol, and fuel, which is often used to discourage consumption or generate revenue for government projects.

Tax Burden

The impact of taxation on an individual or entity, often expressed as the total amount of tax paid or as a percentage of income.