Private Action Refers to

question 90

Multiple Choice

Private action refers to

• A) public officials extorting income, resources, or the property itself from property holders.
• B) bribing government officials in foreign countries in an attempt to win lucrative contracts.
• C) theft, piracy, blackmail, and the like by private individuals or groups.
• D) violations of intellectual property rights.

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Definitions:

Price-earnings Ratio

A valuation ratio of a company's current share price compared to its per-share earnings, indicating market expectations.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share (EPS) is a financial metric that divides a company's profit by the number of outstanding shares, indicating the profitability attributed to each share.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a stock or bond as stated by the issuing company, not necessarily reflecting its market value.

Statutory Restriction

Legal limitations or constraints, often imposed by law, that dictate how an organization can operate or use certain resources.