Jefferson tech corp., a technology firm, has an internal search engine that employees find answers to queries. the search engine provides results depending on the preferences of the employees. these preferences are automatically learned as the employees continue using the search engine. the search engine is maintained by an expensive data management system. the company allocates half its budget for the maintenance of the data management system. in this scenario, the cost incurred by jefferson tech corp. is an example of

processing costs

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the cost incurred by Jefferson Tech Corp. is an example of processing costs. This term refers to the direct costs allocated to tools that allow the company to continue it's operations in an efficient manner. Therefore maintenance of the data management system (which is essential) are considered as processing costs.

being born in poverty would limit the people's chances, opportunities and benefits.

this happen because of several things, such as:

- poor people tend to gain less access to good education and nutrition. this mean that their chance to obtain high paying jobs would also be limited.

- poor people tend to socialize with other poor people while the rich tend to socialize with other rich people. this means that simply throguh their social circle, rich people would have more business opportunities compared to the poor people.

- rich people tend to have more capital in their disposal. this would benefit them in business since it is far easier for them to fund their business operation compared to poor people.

answer; capital structure decision;