From 1982 Until 2000, Stock Prices Rose Dramatically

question 10

Multiple Choice

From 1982 until 2000, stock prices rose dramatically. As measured by the NASDAQ composite, stocks went from under _____ to above _______ during this period.

• A)1,000; 11,000
• B)200; 1,400
• C)400; 5,000
• D)10,000; 200,000

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Definitions:

Stock Option Plan

A compensation strategy that allows employees to purchase company stock at a predetermined price.

Liability Account

An account used in accounting to keep track of obligations or debts that a company owes to others, representing claims against the company's assets by external parties.

Stock Option Plans

Programs established by companies to give employees the right to purchase a specific number of the company's shares at a fixed price for a certain period of time.

Stock Appreciation Rights

A type of incentive or compensation mechanism provided to employees that gives the right to receive a bonus equivalent to the increase in the company’s stock price over a set period.