Which of the Following Is Motivated by an Equity Concern

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is motivated by an equity concern?

• A)Some U.S.colleges have cut back on merit scholarships since these programs siphon money from need-based programs,thus harming lower-income students with greater financial need.
• B)Following the removal of subsidies in urban water use,household demand for water decreased quite significantly in Bogor,Indonesia.
• C)In November 2003,the Federal Communications Commission implemented the "local number portability" rule which gives cell phone customers the option of keeping their number when they switch carriers within the same geographic region.
• D)The United States protects intellectual property rights,allowing inventors to prevent others from using their inventions without payment.

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Definitions:

Long-Run Profits

Refers to the earnings a company can maintain once it has reached its full operational efficiency, typically considering all variable and fixed costs.

Managers

Individuals responsible for directing, controlling, and administering all or part of a company or similar organization.

Revenue Maximization

The strategy of adjusting prices or sales volume to generate the highest possible income from sales, not necessarily coinciding with maximum profit.

Takeover Targets

Companies that are potential candidates for acquisition by other companies due to their attractive attributes or undervalued assets.