Which Three Statements Link to Explain the Meaning of the Term

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which three statements link to explain the meaning of the term 'financing gap'?

• A) Small companies tend to rely on retained earnings and bank loans.
• B) Rapidly growing medium sized companies can easily access stock market funds.
• C) Only mature companies can generally access debt or equity capital through capital markets.
• D) The stock market is able to adjust its operations to suit a wide range of companies seeking funds.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Unconditioned Response

The natural, reflexive response elicited by an unconditioned stimulus without prior learning or conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.