When a Tax on Output Is Imposed to Internalize the External

question 196

True/False

When a tax on output is imposed to internalize the external costs of pollution, the supply curve shifts down by the amount of the tax.

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Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statements to adjust net income for changes in non-cash items and working capital to arrive at cash provided by operating activities.

Net Cash Provided

The amount of cash generated by a company's business activities after all operating costs and expenses have been paid.

Accounts Receivable

Unsettled payments from customers to a company for goods delivered or services rendered.

Free Cash Flow

The amount of cash generated by a business after accounting for operational expenses and capital expenditures, available for distribution among stakeholders.