An Issue of Common Stock Is Expected to Pay a Dividend

question 34

Multiple Choice

An issue of common stock is expected to pay a dividend of $4.00 at the end of the year. Its growth rate is equal to 8%. If the required rate of return is 15%, what is its current price?

• A) $103.68
• B) $50.00
• C) $26.67
• D) none of the other answers are correct

Analyze the effects of medical savings accounts and other cost-sharing measures on consumer behavior and healthcare prices.

Evaluate the impact of regulations and state mandates on healthcare affordability and access.

Understand the economic principles behind health insurance, including the debate over market forces versus government intervention in controlling costs.

Assess the potential of structural changes in healthcare provision and insurance markets to improve efficiency and control costs.

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