Which of the Following Is a Key Characteristic of Narcotrafficking

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key characteristic of narcotrafficking?

• A) It is a purely domestic issue, and states must therefore deal with the problem individually.
• B) The costs of shipping large quantities of product are high, which is why destroying the product at its source can be so effective.
• C) The production, refinement, and shipment of narcotics contribute substantially to the economy of many countries.
• D) It is an issue completely separate from terrorism, and therefore receives significantly less attention in the international community.
• E) It is not an issue that has made it into important policy debates in the United States.

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Definitions:

Discontinued Operations

Components of a business—such as segments or subsidiaries—that have been disposed of or are held for sale, and are reported separately in financial statements for clearer assessment by investors.

Loss on Disposal

Loss on disposal occurs when the proceeds from the sale of an asset are less than its carrying amount on the books, resulting in a financial loss.

Bad Debt Expense

An expense reported on the income statement, representing the amount of uncollected receivables from customers during a period.

Gross Profit

Gross profit is the difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting overheads, interest, taxes, and other expenses.