David Hume's Price-Adjustment Mechanism Supported the Mercantilist View That a Nation

question 28

True/False

David Hume's price-adjustment mechanism supported the mercantilist view that a nation could maintain a trade surplus indefinitely.

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Pre-Acquisition Entry

An accounting entry made to adjust the values of the acquiree's assets and liabilities to their fair values at the acquisition date before they are consolidated.

Non-Controlling Interest

represents the portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the parent company, reflecting the minority shareholders' claim on the subsidiary's assets and earnings.

Subsidiary

A company controlled by another company, known as the parent company, usually through ownership of more than 50% of its voting stock.

Indirect NCI

An accounting term referring to the portion of equity in a subsidiary not directly attributable to the parent company, calculated on a proportional basis.