Janet Lauritsen,a Criminologist at the University of Missouri-St

question 44

Short Answer

Janet Lauritsen,a criminologist at the University of Missouri-St.Louis,found that children from two­parent
homes had less tendency toward criminality than children from homes.

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Debt-Equity Ratio

The ratio that measures the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance a company's assets.

After-Tax Earnings

The amount of net income a firm has after all taxes have been paid, representing the company's profitability.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company keeps or retains rather than distributing to shareholders as dividends, often used for reinvestment.

Taxable Income

The amount of income subject to tax, after deductions and exemptions, as determined by tax laws.