Which of the Following Situations Is Most Likely to Increase

question 206

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is most likely to increase a nation's productivity?

• A) Increased number of people in the workforce
• B) Decreased production of goods
• C) Increase in economic activity being transferred to the Internet
• D) More corporations being split up into smaller divisions
• E) More unemployment benefits

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Definitions:

Net Income

The amount of profit a company generates after deducting all its costs, expenses, taxes, and interest from its total revenue.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.

Payout Ratio

A financial metric indicating the percentage of earnings paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, reflecting a company's dividend sustainability.

Dividends

Distributions from a company to its shareholders, typically sourced from the firm's earnings.