Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Concerning the Sustainable

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the sustainable growth rate?

• A) It increases as ROE decreases.
• B) It increases as the payout ratio decreases.
• C) It is maximized when the plowback ratio equals zero.
• D) It is always less than the internal growth rate.

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Definitions:

Productivity Growth Rate

The productivity growth rate measures how the efficiency of production in an economy increases over time, often reflected in the output per unit of input, such as labor hours, over a specific period.

Output

Refers to the total amount of goods and services produced by an economic system over a specific period.

Short Run

A term used in economics to describe a period during which at least one input, such as plant size, is fixed and cannot be changed by the firm.

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs can be varied, and all market adjustments have been made.