In 1998, Californians Passed Proposition 227, Which

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Multiple Choice

In 1998, Californians passed Proposition 227, which

• A)prohibited teachers from using physical punishment to discipline students.
• B)allowed teachers to talk about birth control in public schools.
• C)banned bilingual programs in favor of the English-immersion approach.
• D)mandated that school teachers must teach in English until at least the ninth grade.

Recognize the role of government regulation in imperfectly competitive markets.

Illustrate the effect of market structure on consumer choices and welfare.

Identify characteristics of imperfectly competitive industries.

Understand the relationship between the number of substitutes and a monopolist's power to raise prices.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

This represents the funds owed to a business by customers for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Net Operating Income

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Credit Card Company

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for doubtful accounts is an accounting provision that estimates the amount of receivables that may not be collectible due to customer defaults.