Which of the Following Is NOT Considered to Be a Factor

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a factor that affects the external environment in which a firm operates?

• A)Interest rates
• B)Credit conditions
• C)Dividend policy
• D)Expansion and recession of the economy

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Definitions:

Bond Prices

The monetary amount at which a bond is traded, influenced by interest rates, credit ratings, and the bond's maturity.

Yield-to-maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until it matures, accounting for interest payments and the difference between the purchase price and the par value.

Market Value

The trading price at which an asset or service can be currently bought or sold in the open market.

Coupon Rate

The interest rate stated on a bond at the issuance time, which the issuer promises to pay to the bondholder on the face value of the bond.