The Reduction of the Inflation Rate Is Called

question 55

Multiple Choice

The reduction of the inflation rate is called

• A)deflation.
• B)disinflation.
• C)unflation.
• D)reflation.

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Definitions:

Dividend Policy

A company's strategy or guideline on whether to retain its profits or distribute them to shareholders in the form of dividends, and at what frequency.

Dividend Practice

The policy a company follows in deciding the amount, timing, and manner of dividend distributions to its shareholders.

Corporate Dividend Preference

A feature of preferred stock entitling holders to receive dividends before any dividends can be distributed to common stockholders.

Payout Ratio

The percentage of earnings paid to stockholders in dividends.