Which of the Following Is Not Important for Capitalism to Function

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not important for capitalism to function?

• A)consumer confidence
• B)absence of corruption
• C)grease payments
• D)risk takers comfortable with trustworthiness of government officials
• E)All of the above are necessary for capitalism.

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Definitions:

Non-controlling Interest

Non-controlling interest is a portion of the equity in a subsidiary not owned directly or indirectly by the parent company, representing minority shareholders' interest in the subsidiary's net assets.

Equity Method

A method of accounting in which an investor recognizes its share of the profits and losses of an investee company in proportion to its ownership interest.

Fair Values

The estimated price at which an asset or liability could be exchanged in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Goodwill Balance

The remaining value of goodwill on a company's balance sheet after accounting for amortization or impairment.