IDs and Paired-Concept Questions

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Short Answer

IDs and Paired-Concept Questions
These terms can be used individually as short-answer identification questions, or they can be used in pairs. In the latter case, ask students to explain (1) the meaning and significance of each of the two terms and (2) the relationship between them.
-HDI,GNP per capita

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders, often used for reinvestment.

Without Paying

Referring to a situation or action where no monetary exchange is required to obtain a good or service.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital, a calculation that reflects the average rate of return a company is expected to pay its securities holders, balancing the cost of equity and debt financing.

Cost Of Equity

The return a company is expected to offer to its shareholders to compensate for the risk they undertake by investing in it.