Which Two of the Following Are the Key Questions of the Dividend

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which two of the following are the key questions of the dividend policy debate?

• A) How can shareholder wealth be controlled to ensure the survival of the firm?
• B) Can shareholder wealth be increased by changing the pattern of dividends over a period of years?
• C) How can dividends be maximised so as to ensure the growth of the firm?
• D) Is a steady, stable dividend growth better than one which varies from year to year depending on the firm's internal need for funds?

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