Which of the Following Statements Regarding Media Ownership Today Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding media ownership today is true?

• A) Most media outlets are owned by a multitude of small corporations.
• B) Fewer than ten corporations own most of the national media outlets.
• C) The majority of media outlets are owned by private individuals.
• D) The government owns most national media outlets.
• E) Foreign companies own more than half of the media outlets in the United States.

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Bonds that have a variable interest rate, which adjusts periodically according to a benchmark interest rate or index.

Coupon Rate

The interest rate stated on a bond or other fixed-income security, representing the annual interest paid by the issuer to the bondholder.

Convertible Bond

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Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.