That Only Large,well-Established Corporations Have Access to Securities Markets

question 20

Multiple Choice

That only large,well-established corporations have access to securities markets

• A)explains why indirect finance is such an important source of external funds for businesses.
• B)can be explained by the problem of moral hazard.
• C)can be explained by government regulations that prohibit small firms from acquiring funds in securities markets.
• D)explains why newer and smaller corporations rely so heavily on the new issues market for funds.

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Definitions:

Long-Run Average Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between output and average total cost when fixed cost has been chosen to minimize average total cost for each level of output.

Minimum

The lowest allowable or possible amount, level, or point.

Marginal Cost

The amount needed to generate one more unit of a good or service.

Average Total Cost

The overall expense of manufacturing, when dispersed across the number of products made, encompassing both constant and fluctuating expenses.