Much of the Increase in Interest Groups Can Be Explained

question 29

Multiple Choice

Much of the increase in interest groups can be explained by the growing number of public interest or citizen groups organized around

• A)a cause or an idea.
• B) an economic interest.
• C) an occupational interest.
• D) a political party.
• E) religious groups.

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Definitions:

Market Value

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in the open market.

Payout Ratio

A financial metric that measures the proportion of earnings a company pays out to its shareholders in the form of dividends.

Cash Dividends

Distributions of a corporation's earnings to shareholders in the form of cash, typically issued on a regular basis.

Retained Earnings

The cumulative amount of net income kept in a company after dividends are paid, used for reinvesting in the business or paying down debt.