You, in Analyzing a Stock, Find That Its Expected Return

question 26

Multiple Choice

You, in analyzing a stock, find that its expected return exceeds its required return.This suggests that you think

• A) the stock should be sold.
• B) the stock is a good buy.
• C) management is probably not trying to maximize the price per share.
• D) dividends are not likely to be declared.
• E) the stock is experiencing supernormal growth.

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Definitions:

Escheat

Property of a decedent goes to the state if not disposed of by a will and if the decedent has no heirs.

Codicil

A supplemental modification of an existing will.

Organic Solidarity

Emile Durkheim’s concept to describe the form of social cohesion that exists in complex societies with a high division of labor. Such societies have an organic character because of the necessary interdependence of their specialized and highly individuated members.

Mechanical Solidarity

Emile Durkheim’s concept to describe the form of social cohesion that exists in small-scale societies that have minimal division of labor. In such societies, there is little specialization or individuation. The “conscience collective” embraces individual awareness.