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When a policy is specialized in its impact, difficult to understand, and affects a small part of the economy, it is likely that lobbies and special interest groups will get their way.
Shares
Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset that provide for an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.
Franchise
A type of license that grants a franchisee access to a franchisor's proprietary knowledge, processes, and trademarks, to allow the party to sell a product or provide a service under the business's name.
Reverse Stock Split
When the number of outstanding shares is reduced and the market price per share is increased; as the price per share increases, the investor perceives that the stock is worth more.
Outstanding Shares
The total number of all shares issued to investors by a corporation.
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