Which of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of a Public

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a public good?

• A)It is produced and distributed by the government.
• B)The decision to produce it is made by the public through the voting process.
• C)It is produced and distributed by private firms according to government regulations.
• D)It is freely available to everyone once it is produced.
• E)It is purchased by one government agency from another government agency.

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for a long-term asset since its acquisition.

Consolidation Purposes

The process of combining the financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one comprehensive financial statement package, to present as if the group were a single entity.

Excess Amortizations

The amount by which amortization expense exceeds the amount necessary to amortize the cost of a tangible or intangible asset over its useful life.

Intra-Entity Asset Transfers

Transactions involving the transfer of assets or services between divisions or subsidiaries within the same entity, which may need to be adjusted for in consolidated financial reporting.