Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 212

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
I. It is easier to form a cartel for a product with few substitutes.
II. Cartels that are backed and supported by the government tend to have less power.
III. Cartels are more likely to collapse the more firms there are in an industry.

• A) I only
• B) II only
• C) I and III only
• D) II and III only

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Definitions:

Noncumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock for which missed dividend payments are not accrued and must be declared by the board to be paid.

Common Stock

A kind of ownership stake in a company that allows holders to participate in voting on company issues and to earn dividends.

Dividends Per Share

The total dividends declared by a company for each share of common stock owned.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that entitles its holder to dividends that, if not paid, accumulate and must be paid out before any dividends can go to common stockholders.