Displacement Is a Characteristic of Symbols

question 20

Multiple Choice

Displacement is a characteristic of symbols.This term refers to the fact that a symbol:

• A)can be used to discuss things remote from the speaker in space and time
• B)does not have any direct relationship to the thing it symbolizes
• C)can be created at will
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Required Rates of Return

The minimum returns investors expect from their investment, influencing their decision whether to invest.

Stocks or Bonds

Financial instruments that represent equity ownership in a company (stocks) or a fixed income security issued by corporations or governments (bonds).

Flotation Cost

The costs incurred by a company in issuing new securities, including underwriting fees, legal fees, and registration fees.

Securities Issued

Financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, or options that have been offered for sale by a corporation or government entity.