Which of the Following Is True About State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about state-owned enterprises (SOEs) ?

• A) Privatization of state-owned enterprises blocked the release of immediate capital to invest in strategic areas.
• B) State ownership is the most ideal engine for economic growth.
• C) Privatization of state-owned enterprises continually drained the future national resources.
• D) State ownership has resulted in complicated and unpredictable regulatory environments.
• E) State ownership has consistently resulted in the inclusion of foreign and domestic private ownership, and the formation of efficient public companies.

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Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services sold on credit.

Total Assets

The combined value of all owned resources that have economic value and can be converted into cash. This includes both current and non-current assets.

Quick Ratio

A measure of a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets.

Total Current Assets

The sum of all assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer.