The Name Economists Give the Process by Which Stockholders Gather

question 72

Multiple Choice

The name economists give the process by which stockholders gather information by frequent monitoring of the firm's activities is

• A)costly state verification.
• B)the free-rider problem.
• C)costly avoidance.
• D)debt intermediation.

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Definitions:

Stability

The state of being steady, consistent, and free from significant change or fluctuation.

Low Uncertainty Avoidance

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Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the degree to which people in a society attempt to cope with anxiety by minimizing uncertainty.

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