A General Journal Gives a Complete Record of Each Transaction

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A general journal gives a complete record of each transaction in one place, and shows the debits and credits for each transaction.

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Definitions:

Stock Index Futures

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Multiplier

A concept in economics referring to the factor by which a change in investment, government spending, or other economic activity results in a larger change in the gross domestic product (GDP).

Dollars

A unit of currency used in the United States and other countries, symbolized as $.

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