The Corporation Is a Legal Entity Separate from Its Owners;

question 103

True/False

The corporation is a legal entity separate from its owners; thus it is possible for the corporation to continue even upon the death of one or more shareholders.

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Definitions:

Expected-Rate-of-Return-Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the expected return on investment and the level of investment risk.

Law of Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that as investment in a particular area increases, the rate of profit from that investment, after a certain point, cannot continue to increase if other variables remain at a constant.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company keeps after dividends are paid, often used for reinvestment, paying off debt, or building reserves.

Venture Capital

Venture capital is a form of private equity and a type of financing that investors provide to startup companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential.