A Longer-Term Unraveling of the U

question 11

Multiple Choice

A longer-term unraveling of the U.S. health care system could occur:

• A) As information technology is introduced.
• B) As administrative costs come down.
• C) As the bulk of the Baby Boomers age out of the workforce.
• D) As the country reaches full employment.

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

A form of dividend payment made by a corporation to its shareholders in the form of additional shares, rather than cash.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits not distributed as dividends to shareholders but retained for reinvestment in the business.

Par Value

Refers to the face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, establishing a minimum price per share for stocks issued.

Dividend Income

Income received from owning shares of a company that pays dividends, representing a portion of the company's profits distributed to shareholders.