Most Economists Who Have Studied It Believe That the Great

question 47

Multiple Choice

Most economists who have studied it believe that the Great Depression was caused by:

• A)the stock market crash.
• B)poor economic policymaking.
• C)illegal immigration.
• D)a sharp decline in average labor productivity.

Familiarize with the process and accounting entries for issuing bonds and making interest payments.

Understand how interest earned on a sinking fund is accounted for and its effect on financial statements.

Calculate the gain or loss associated with the redemption of bonds.

Know the purpose and benefits of establishing a sinking fund for bond redemption.

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Definitions:

Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities issued at a discount from the face value and maturing at their face value to create a return to the investors.

Collection Time

The average period it takes for a business to receive payments owed by its customers after a sale has been made.

Lockbox System

A service provided by banks to companies for receiving payments from customers; payments are sent to a post office box and then quickly processed by the bank.

Money Market Securities

Money Market Securities are short-term debt instruments that are highly liquid and considered safe, such as Treasury bills, certificates of deposit, and commercial paper.