What Is Meant by the Term 'Dividend Policy

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the term 'dividend policy'?

• A) The determination of the dividend policies of industrial firms by government, designed to encourage earnings retention for investment
• B) The desired pattern of dividends over time when a company determines the proportion of profits to be paid out to shareholders, usually done periodically
• C) The balance to be struck between paying interim dividends and final dividends
• D) The selection of specific groups of shareholders to receive dividends this year

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Definitions:

Positive Externality

A positive outcome experienced by a person who did not intentionally seek out that advantage, frequently tied to public goods or services.

New Technologies

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Socially-Optimal Quantity

The level of production or consumption of a good that leads to the maximum welfare for society, considering both benefits and costs.

Market-Equilibrium

A state where the quantity of goods supplied equals the quantity of goods demanded, resulting in a stable price.