Choices Are Made Whenever

question 129

Multiple Choice

Choices are made whenever

• A)money is limited.
• B)there are too many alternatives.
• C)resources are limited relative to human wants.
• D)the society has abundant resources.
• E)different people in an economy want different things.

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Definitions:

Flotation Cost

The total costs that a company faces when it issues new securities, including underwriting fees, legal fees, and registration fees.

Retained Earnings

Cumulative net earnings not distributed as dividends to shareholders, but instead reinvested in the business.

Inflation

The pace at which prices for goods and services across the board go up, diminishing the value of money.

Required Rate

The minimum return an investor expects to achieve on an investment, considering its risk level and the opportunity cost of forgoing other investments.