When the Federal Government Orders Firms to Use Particular Methods

question 83

Multiple Choice

When the federal government orders firms to use particular methods to reduce pollution, it is said to be using

• A)command-and-control policies.
• B)strong-arm tactics.
• C)global initiatives.
• D)market-based policies.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly linked to the production of specific goods or services.

Factory Overhead

Indirect costs associated with manufacturing, such as utilities, maintenance, and management expenses, not directly tied to production volumes.

Net Income

The profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been deducted from total revenue, reflecting the actual earnings.

Sales Increase

The rise in the quantity or revenue of products sold by a company over a specific period.