Which of the Following Statements Is Not One of the Three

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not one of the three general explanations identified by Jarrell and Poulsen (1989) to explain the negligible wealth effects for acquiring company shareholders?

• A)Competition depresses returns to targets.
• B)Takeovers are profitable,but the wealth effects are disguised.
• C)Takeovers are neutral or poor investments.
• D)None of the given options.

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Smokeless Tobacco

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Heart Disease

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