To Describe Preferences,economists Use the Concept of

question 56

Multiple Choice

To describe preferences,economists use the concept of

• A)opportunity cost.
• B)scarcity.
• C)marginal benefit.
• D)marginal cost.
• E)price.

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Definitions:

Dividend Payout Ratio

The portion of earnings a company pays to its shareholders in the form of dividends, expressed as a percentage of the company's total net income.

Retention Ratio

The proportion of net income that is retained by a corporation rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits not distributed to shareholders as dividends and retained for reinvestment or debt repayment.

Pro Forma Net Income

A projected net income over a specific period, calculated under hypothetical assumptions or adjustments.