The Most Devastating Economic Results) of Environmental Degradation Is/are

question 14

Multiple Choice

The most devastating economic results) of environmental degradation is/are:

• A) stunted growth of the plant and animal life.
• B) siltation of rivers and water bodies.
• C) slow or non-existent regrowth of the forest.
• D) lowering living standards of the indigenous people.
• E) loss of interest by the potential ecotourist.

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Definitions:

Inventory Holding Period

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Payables Deferral Period

The average length of time between a firm’s purchase of materials and labor and the payment of cash for them. It is calculated by dividing accounts payable by credit purchases per day (cost of goods sold/365).

Line of Credit

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