Which of the Following Statements Are True

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true?
I.Underwriters help private companies access public stock markets through IPOs.
II.Shelf registrations and private placements are examples of seasoned security issues.
III.Issue costs for debt are typically greater than issue costs for equity.
IV.Private equity financing is a common source of financing for startup firms.

• A) I and II only
• B) I and III only
• C) I, II, and IV only
• D) I, III, and IV only
• E) I, II, III, and IV
• F) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

Any pleasant or desirable consequence that follows a response and increases the probability that the response will be repeated.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.

Shaping

A method of training or teaching that involves reinforcing behaviors that are progressively closer to the desired behavior.

Secondary Reinforcer

A reinforcer that is acquired or learned through association with other reinforcers.