Which of the Following Would Not Explain Why Academic Economists

question 166

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not explain why academic economists earn less than corporate economists?

• A)more freedom in daily schedules
• B)less restrictions on attire
• C)less freedom in choice of research topics
• D)less control over their public statements
• E)None of the answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating its short-term financial health and ability to cover short-term liabilities.

Dividend Yield

The ratio of a company's annual dividends per share to its current share price, indicating how much an investor gets back relative to the share price.

Working Capital Accruals

The portion of earnings not realized in cash, representing changes in working capital that affect a company's cash flow.

Turnover

The ratio of the trading activity of a portfolio to the assets of the portfolio.