The Direct Method of Preparing the Operating Activities Section of the Statement

question 17

True/False

The direct method of preparing the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows reports major classes of cash receipts and cash payments related to the day-to-day operations of the business.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Drag

The negative effect on disposable income and aggregate demand when taxes do not fall in line with inflation, effectively increasing the tax burden.

Classical Economists

Economists who believe in self-regulating markets where competition leads to efficient outcomes without government intervention.

Investment

The act of allocating resources, often financial, into something expecting it to generate income or profit.

Saving

The portion of income not spent on current consumption but set aside for future use.