The Widening Disparity Between the Rich and the Poor in the U.S

question 16

Multiple Choice

The widening disparity between the rich and the poor in the U.S. can be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT

• A) increased use of computer-assisted technology.
• B) a shift away from manufacturing jobs.
• C) an increase in union workers.
• D) an increase in two-career households.

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Definitions:

Planning Horizon

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Sustainable Growth

The rate at which a company can grow its sales, earnings, and dividends without increasing its equity or taking on new debt.

Earnings Retention

The portion of a company's profit that is kept or retained rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Total Asset Turnover

A metric indicating how effectively a firm utilizes its assets to produce sales income.