The Klodhoffer Corporation Has Assets Amounting to $2 Million and Needs

question 13

Essay

The Klodhoffer Corporation has assets amounting to $2 million and needs additional capital to finance expansion of its operation. The board of directors decides to promote an issue of $1.5 million of common stock in order to raise capital. At the time the stock is issued, Klodhoffer has 250 shareholders owning common stock. If Klodhoffer is to trade the stock over the counter, does it need to register with the SEC?

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Definitions:

Labor Skills

The abilities and expertise that workers possess, which can affect their productivity, efficiency, and the quality of work produced.

Capital

Financial assets or resources that individuals or businesses use to invest, produce, and create economic value.

Technology

The technological knowledge available in an economy at any given time. The level of technology determines the amount of output we can generate with our limited resources.

Law of Comparative Advantage

The principle that a country should specialize in producing and exporting goods in which it has the lowest opportunity cost compared to others.