Economic Fluctuations

question 91

Multiple Choice

Economic fluctuations:

• A)are linked,but not perfectly synchronized,across countries.
• B)are perfectly synchronized across countries.
• C)in one country are independent of fluctuations in other countries.
• D)in the United States always occur after fluctuations in other developed economies.
• E)in the United States usually occur before fluctuations in other developed economies.

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Definitions:

Capital Restructure

The process of changing a company's debt-to-equity ratio or its capital structure through methods like issuing new securities, repurchasing shares, or swapping debt for equity.

Stock Dividend

A form of dividend payment made by a corporation to its shareholders in the form of additional shares, rather than cash.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits not distributed as dividends to shareholders but retained for reinvestment in the business.

Par Value

Refers to the face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, establishing a minimum price per share for stocks issued.