Define the Term Rationing Device and Give an Example of Each

question 98

Essay

Define the term rationing device and give an example of each of three possible rationing devices.Explain how scarcity implies the need for a rationing device.

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Definitions:

NSF Check

A check that is not honored by a bank due to insufficient funds in the account of the person who wrote it; also known as a bounced check.

Bank Service Charge

Fees charged by banks for various services such as account maintenance, transactions, or overdrafts.

Deposits In Transit

Funds that have been received and recorded by a business but not yet recorded by the bank.

Outstanding Checks

Outstanding Checks are issued checks recorded by the issuing entity but have not yet been cashed or cleared by the bank, impacting the reconciling of bank statements.