Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) It is generally more expensive to form a proprietorship than a corporation because, with a proprietorship, extensive legal documents are required.
• B) Corporations face fewer regulations than sole proprietorships.
• C) One disadvantage of operating a business as a sole proprietorship is that the firm is subject to double taxation, at both the firm level and the owner level.
• D) One advantage of forming a corporation is that equity investors are usually exposed to less liability than in a regular partnership.
• E) If a regular partnership goes bankrupt, each partner is exposed to liabilities only up to the amount of his or her investment in the business.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The theory suggesting that countries or entities benefit and gain efficiency from specializing in the production of goods or services for which they have a lower opportunity cost.

Freedom Of Movement

The right of individuals to travel and relocate freely within a country or between different countries.

Transaction Costs

Expenses incurred when buying or selling goods and services, which may include fees, taxes, and other charges.

Middlemen

Intermediaries in the distribution process that facilitate trade between producers and consumers by buying and selling goods or services.