If the Liquidation Value of a Corporation Exceeds the Market

question 12

Multiple Choice

If the liquidation value of a corporation exceeds the market value of the equity,then the:

• A) firm has no value as a going concern.
• B) firm's stock will sell for book value.
• C) firm is not taking advantage of available growth opportunities.
• D) dividend payout ratio has been too high.

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Definitions:

Vertical Equity

A concept in taxation that argues taxpayers with a greater ability to pay taxes should pay more, compared to those with a lesser ability to pay.

Marginal Tax Rate

The tax rate that applies to the last dollar of the tax base (income or wealth) earned.

Average Tax Rate

The ratio of total taxes paid to total income, representing the percentage of income that goes to taxes.

Income

The money received by a person or household from various sources like work, investments, or benefits, typically used for consumption, savings, and investing.