Which of the Following Is Not Among the Alleged Negative

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not among the alleged negative consequences of corporate takeovers?

• A) Ordinary shareholders in taken over corporations always lose on the value of their shares
• B) Raiders, insiders, and investment bankers make the biggest gains
• C) Ordinary taxpayers must make up for tax revenue lost from interest payment deductions
• D) Consumers end up paying significantly higher prices

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World Bank

A global financial organization offering loans and grants to low-income country governments to support capital projects.

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A condition where individuals or groups have significantly less income or resources compared to the average in their society.

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The condition of lacking necessary financial resources and basic needs on a worldwide scale, affecting billions of individuals in various countries, especially in developing regions.