For Economists, Statements About the World Are of Two Types

question 75

Multiple Choice

For economists, statements about the world are of two types:

• A) assumptions and theories.
• B) true statements and false statements.
• C) specific statements and general statements.
• D) positive statements and normative statements.

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Definitions:

Clientele Effect

This concept suggests that changes in a company’s dividend policy can attract different types of investors, based on their preferences for dividend payouts.

Dividend Yield

A fiscal ratio indicating the annual dividends a company dispenses in relation to its stock price.

Tax Effects

The impact of tax laws on the financial performance of a company or the net income of an individual, including deductions, exemptions, and liabilities.

Stock Splits

An initiative taken by a company to multiply its current shares into more shares to augment the ease of trading those shares.