Both a Stock Split and a Stock Dividend Will Result

question 72

Multiple Choice

Both a stock split and a stock dividend will result in an increase in:

• A) the number of shares outstanding.
• B) the market value of the firm.
• C) the total assets of the firm.
• D)both the number of shares outstanding and the total assets of the firm.

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Definitions:

P > MC

Indicates a situation where the price (P) of a good is greater than the marginal cost (MC) of producing it, suggesting the potential for economic profits.

Short Run

A time period in economics during which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of the business to adjust to market changes fully.

Monopolistically Competitive Firm

A type of firm in a market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, and each has some control over its price.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by the presence of several firms that sell similar, but slightly differentiated, products and services where each has some control over its prices.