In a Spin-Off

question 57

Multiple Choice

In a spin-off:

• A)shares of the new company are given to shareholders of the parent company.
• B)shares of the new company are sold as a public offering.
• C)shares of the new company are bought by borrowing or issuing junk bonds.
• D)a private equity firm sells the assets of a portion of an acquired company.

Identify and evaluate policies for correcting market failures due to externalities, including taxes, subsidies, and tradeable permits.

Analyze the impact of government intervention on market equilibrium, including taxes and subsidies.

Understand the marginal social cost and marginal social benefit within the context of externalities.

Describe the principles of the Coase theorem and its implications for externalities.

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Definitions:

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Fathers' Control

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Erode

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