The Difference Between a Specific Tariff and an Ad Valorem

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Multiple Choice

The difference between a specific tariff and an ad valorem tariff is that a specific tariff

• A)is a set amount of money per unit of a product, while an ad valorem tariff is a set percentage of product price
• B)is a set percentage of product price, while an ad valorem tariff is a set amount of money per unit of a product
• C)names a particular good to which the tariff applies, while an ad valorem tariff applies to large classes of products
• D)applies only to imports, while an ad valorem tariff applies only to exports
• E)sets a strict quota limit on the amount one individual can purchase, while an ad valorem tariff sets no such limit

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

Cash Dividends are payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the asset's consumption or the wear and tear over time.

Long-Term Debt

Loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year, used to finance a company's operations or expansions.

Direct Approach

A method in financial accounting that involves reporting major classes of gross cash receipts and payments, providing a clear view of a company's cash flow.