When a Scarce Resource Is Allocated to Someone Who Is

question 98

Multiple Choice

When a scarce resource is allocated to someone who is the winner,the method of resource allocation is

• A)a lottery.
• B)a contest.
• C)first-come, first-served.
• D)force.
• E)personal characteristics.

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Definitions:

Earnings per Share

A company's profit divided by its number of outstanding shares of stock, indicating the portion of a company's profit allocated to each share.

Cost of Debt

The effective rate that a company pays on its total debt, serving as a measure of the risk and a way to gauge the company's ability to manage its debt effectively.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of a company’s stock that are currently owned by all its shareholders.

Equity Firm

A company that invests in businesses, typically taking a sizable stake, with the goal of increasing value over time before eventually divesting.