Answer:
The pension expense for 2021 = $543,500
Explanation:
Service cost = $523,000
Amortization of prior service cost = $113,000
Settlement rate = 11%
Projected benefit obligation = $1,450,000
Accumulated benefit obligation = $3,600,000
Note: The necessary calculations are in the table attached as a file to this solution.
Answer:
The remaining part of the question is given below:
(Note that the subsidy can be granted to the education institutions or to the students directly or indirectly; for example, through low- interest student loans.)
a. P2-P0
b. P2-P1
c. P0-P1
d. P1
<u>Correct Answer:</u>
b. P2-P1
Explanation:
A pigouvian subsidy is a subsidy that is used to encourage behaviour that have positive effects on others who are not involved or society at large. <em>Behaviors or actions that are a benefit to others who are not involved in the transaction are called positive externalities.</em>