Define Globalization and Explain Why the Global Market Is Becoming

question 57

Essay

Define globalization and explain why the global market is becoming more open.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders, which are reinvested into the business.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing a snapshot of its financial condition.

Stock Dividend

A payment made to shareholders in the form of additional shares in the company, rather than cash.

Cash Dividend

A direct payment of profits made by a company to its shareholders, usually in cash.