With __________,One Company Allows Another to Use Its Assets (Intellectual

question 55

Multiple Choice

With __________,one company allows another to use its assets (intellectual property) ,such as a brand name,a trademark,a particular technology,a patent,or a copyright.

• A) a joint venture
• B) direct investment
• C) contract manufacturing
• D) licensing

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Definitions:

Risk Premium

The extra return expected by investors for holding a risky asset over a risk-free asset, compensating them for the risk of loss.

Treasury Bill

Short-term government securities with maturity periods typically less than a year, considered to be risk-free investments.

Holding-period Return

The total return received from holding an asset or portfolio over a specific period, including dividends or interest and any capital gain or loss.

Cash Dividend

A distribution of profits paid to shareholders in the form of cash, representing a portion of the company's earnings.