Why May a Large Increase in Earnings Not Translate into a Large

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why may a large increase in earnings not translate into a large increase in dividends?

• A) The earnings will be taxed.
• B) Some investors may prefer capital gains.
• C) Managers wish to assess the earning's persistence.
• D) The earnings may already be a part of retained earnings.

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Goal Incompatibilities

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Horizontal Conflicts

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Premature Judgments

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Objective Criteria

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