A Problem with Official U

question 107

Multiple Choice

A problem with official U.S.poverty data is that it _____

• A)omits the rural poor.
• B)does not account for inflation.
• C)omits in-kind transfers such as food stamps.
• D)does not reflect changes in the cost of living.
• E)omits dividends and interest.

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock refers to shares which were issued and later reacquired by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, typically from profits, in the form of cash.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained within the company, rather than being paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Shareholders Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a company after liabilities are deducted, effectively the net worth attributable to shareholders.