Which of the Following Statements About Ownership and Financial Markets

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ownership and financial markets is true?

• A) In the United States, corporate ownership and access to capital is far more concentrated than in most other countries.
• B) Ninety percent of American households own stock in companies either directly or indirectly through mutual funds and pension funds.
• C) Recent tax law changes in many countries have made stock options more attractive, but limited ownership of many companies remains the rule.
• D) Linking performance bonuses to increased shareholder value makes sense in the large conglomerates in Germany.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which a stimulus increases the probability of a preceding behavior by either a positive or negative reinforcement.

Parents

Individuals who have a biological or legal relationship to a child, responsible for the child's care, upbringing, and development.

Peers

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Stimulate Senses

To actively engage or excite the sensory organs, including sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, often to enhance learning or enjoyment.