When We Compare the Factors of Production in Wealthy and Poor

question 85

Multiple Choice

When we compare the factors of production in wealthy and poor nations, we find:

• A) poor nations have plenty of land and knowledge, but very little labor.
• B) poor and wealthy nations (both) have an abundance of knowledge, it is the land that varies, with rich nations always having more.
• C) wealthy nations have knowledge and entrepreneurial opportunities, while poor nations are often lacking in these areas.
• D) wealthy nations have land and labor, while poor nations have capital and entrepreneurship.

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Definitions:

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to a share of stock in the charter of a corporation, which does not necessarily reflect its market value.

Common Stock

Equity securities representing ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights, and a dividend claim on earnings.

Cumulative Nonparticipating Preferred Stock

Preferred stock that accumulates unpaid dividends, which must be paid out before dividends can be distributed to common stockholders, but does not participate beyond the fixed dividend.

Cash Dividends

A redistributive payment of a portion of a company's earnings, made in cash, to its shareholders.