The Primary Argument Against the "Marginal Principle of Retained Earnings

question 61

Multiple Choice

The primary argument against the "marginal principle of retained earnings" is

• A) the uncertainty surrounding capital investment projects.
• B) the lack of ability to adequately measure corporate investment returns.
• C) the diversity of stockholders and their potential investment returns.
• D) its failure to consider stockholder preferences.

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