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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Definitions:

Alternative Technologies

Different or new technologies that provide an alternative way of solving problems or completing tasks, often with the aim of improving efficiency or environmental sustainability.

Marginal Product

The extra output, or increase in production, that results from adding one more unit of a specific input, while other inputs are kept constant.

Total Product

The total quantity of output produced by a firm over a given period of time.

Average Product

The output per unit of a particular input, calculated by dividing total output by the quantity of inputs.