Suppose That a Firm Is Located Along a River

question 3

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a firm is located along a river.The firm uses water from the river to cool its machinery and returns the water to the river several degrees warmer,which has led to a decline in the fish population downstream of the firm.
If the firm does not have to pay for the damage to the downstream fish,the market equilibrium price will be ________ and the market equilibrium quantity will be _____.

• A)inefficiently high;inefficiently low
• B)inefficiently high;efficient
• C)inefficiently low;inefficiently high
• D)efficient;inefficiently low

Grasp how transactions affect the retained earnings account during the closing process.

Understand the preparation and significance of closing entries in the accounting process.

Understand the concept and application of closing accounts and their impact on the Income Summary and Retained Earnings.

Calculate and interpret current ratio and its significance in evaluating a company's liquidity.

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