Who,among the Following,said This? "It Is Generally Allowed by All,that

question 229

Multiple Choice

Who,among the following,said this? "It is generally allowed by all,that men should contribute to the public charge but according to the share and interest they have in the public peace;that is,according to their estates or riches".

• A)Benjamin Franklin
• B)Sir William Petty
• C)Jean Baptiste Colbert
• D)Adam Smith
• E)John Stuart Mill

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Definitions:

Equity

Equity refers to the ownership interest held by shareholders in a corporation, represented by their shares of the company's stock.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, usually with fixed dividends.

Financially Weak

Refers to a state where a company or an individual has poor financial health, often indicated by low liquidity, high debt, or difficulty in generating income.

Dividend Payments

Cash or other forms of payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, typically out of the company’s earnings.