Which of the Following Are Factors That Favor a High

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are factors that favor a high dividend policy?
I.stockholders desire for current income
II.tendency for higher stock prices for high dividend paying firms
III.investor dislike of uncertainty
IV.high percentage of tax-exempt institutional stockholders

• A)I and III only
• B)II and IV only
• C)I, III, and IV only
• D)II, III, and IV only
• E)I, II, III, and IV

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