The Payout Ratio Is Computed by Dividing Total Cash Dividends

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The payout ratio is computed by dividing total cash dividends declared by retained earnings.

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Definitions:

Expansionary Gap

A situation where the real GDP is higher than the potential GDP, often leading to inflationary pressures as demand outstrips supply.

Price Level

The collective median of current prices for goods and services in the economy.

Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curve

A curve that shows the relationship between the price level and the quantity of goods and services that firms are willing and able to supply in the short run.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specific time period.