Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The ability of firms to engage in socially beneficial projects that involve voluntary costs is constrained by competition and the need of firms to attract capital at low cost.
• B) The actions that maximize a firm's stock price are inconsistent with maximizing social welfare.
• C) The concepts of social responsibility and ethical responsibility on the part of corporations are completely different and neither is relevant in maximizing stock price.
• D) In a competitive market,if a group of firms do not spend resources making social welfare improvements,but another group does,in general,this will not affect the second group's ability to attract capital.
• E) If government did not mandate socially responsible corporate actions,such as those relating to product safety and fair hiring practices,most firms in competitive markets would still pursue such policies voluntarily.

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Definitions:

Hubel and Wiesel

Neurophysiologists known for their studies of the visual cortex, which showed how certain brain cells respond to edges, lines, and movements, leading to the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Feature Detector

Neurons in the brain that are responsible for detecting specific features of the environment, such as lines, edges, or movement.

Visual System

The part of the central nervous system which enables organisms to process visual detail, as well as enabling several photo response functions.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, which is the basic building block of the nervous system.