Which of the Following Helped Transform the Budget Deficits of the Early

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following helped transform the budget deficits of the early 1990s into surpluses later in the decade?

• A)rapid growth in the number of persons moving into the retirement phase of life during the 1990s
• B)a reduction in defense expenditures following the end of the Cold War
• C)a 1997 increase in the tax rate imposed on income derived from capital gains
• D)a reduction in Social Security and health-care benefits during the 1990s

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Definitions:

Inventory Turnover

A ratio indicating how many times a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a specific period.

Receivables Period

The amount of time it typically takes for a business to collect payments owed by its customers after selling its goods or services on credit.

Types of Inventory

Refers to the classifications of inventory that businesses maintain, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Liquidity

The ease with which assets can be converted into cash without significantly affecting their price.