Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Economics

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of economics?

• A) Economics is the study of how to manage corporations to generate the greatest return on shareholder investment.
• B) Economics is the study of how to mange city and country government to generate the greatest good to its citizens.
• C) Economics is the study of how society chooses to allocate its scarce resources.
• D) Economics is the study of how to track revenues and costs within a business.

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Definitions:

Dividend Yield

Dividend yield is a financial ratio that indicates how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price.

Dividends per Share

The amount of dividend a company pays out to its shareholders for each share owned.

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a competitive marketplace.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, with holders typically having voting rights and dividend eligibility.