One Factor That Contributed to the Growth in the Share

question 18

Multiple Choice

One factor that contributed to the growth in the share of population employed in the United States between 1960 and 2010 was increased:

• A)labor union participation.
• B)female labor force participation.
• C)male labor force participation.
• D)minimum wages.

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Definitions:

Debt/Equity Ratio

The ratio that highlights the proportional use of debt and shareholders' equity in asset financing for a company.

Stripped Common Shares

Common stock on which dividends and capital gains are repackaged and sold separately.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually derived from the company's profits, as a reward for investing in the company's equity.

Capital Gains

Capital Gains are the profits realized from the sale of assets such as stocks, bonds, or real estate, which exceed the purchase costs.