If Investors Do, in Fact, Prefer That Firms Retain Most

question 14

True/False

If investors do, in fact, prefer that firms retain most of their earnings, then firms that want to maximize stock price should hold dividend payments to low levels.
a. True
b. False

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Definitions:

Allport

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