Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About the Difference

question 242

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the difference between a public and private good?

• A) Both public and private goods are owned by individuals but public goods can be shared while private goods cannot be shared.
• B) The government produces private goods while corporations produce public goods.
• C) Consumption of a private good by one person reduces the amount available for others while the consumption of a public good does not reduce the amount available for others.
• D) Resources are used to produce private goods but are not used to produce public goods.

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Definitions:

Bond Discount

The difference between the face value of a bond and the price for which it sells when the selling price is lower than its face value.

Indirect Method

A cash flow statement technique that starts with net income and adjusts for changes in balance sheet accounts to arrive at operating cash flow.

Capital Expenditures

Funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment.

Operating Expenses

The ongoing costs for running a business that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as rent, utilities, and salaries.