In Its Most Fundamental Sense,economics Is the Study Of

question 79

Multiple Choice

In its most fundamental sense,economics is the study of:

• A)production and cost.
• B)supply and demand.
• C)scarcity and choice.
• D)specialization and trade.
• E)externality and public goods.

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Definitions:

Payout Ratio

A financial metric indicating the percentage of earnings paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, reflecting a company's dividend sustainability.

Dividends

Distributions from a company to its shareholders, typically sourced from the firm's earnings.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all revenues and gains are added together and all expenses and losses are subtracted.

Profit Margin

A financial ratio that shows the percentage of sales revenue that remains as profit after all costs and expenses are deducted.