If the Fed Increases the Reserve Ratio from 4 Percent

question 365

Multiple Choice

If the Fed increases the reserve ratio from 4 percent to 10 percent, then the money multiplier

• A)decreases from 25 to 10.
• B)decreases from 20 to 10.
• C)increases from 10 to 25.
• D)increases from 10 to 20.

Understand the applicability and differences of the parol evidence rule under both the common law of contracts and Article 2.

Explain the requirements for a writing under the UCC for a contract for the sale of goods and identify exceptions to this requirement.

Grasp the concept of firm offers according to the Code and how they differ from other forms of offers.

Discuss the concept of freedom of contract under Articles 2 and 2A of the UCC.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that accumulates unpaid dividends, which must be paid out before any dividends can go to common shareholders.

Partially Participating

Relating to securities or policies that offer limited rights or dividends to the holder, with certain conditions applied.

Stock Dividend

Additional shares distributed to shareholders, proportional to their existing holdings, instead of a cash payout.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is kept by the company instead of being paid out to its shareholders as dividends, contributing to the business's capital reserve for future ventures or debt payments.