Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In many other countries,the central conflict is between what are called "controlling shareholders" and "minority shareholders."
• B)Controlling shareholders can make decisions that benefit them disproportionately relative to the minority shareholders,such as employing family members rather than the most talented managers or establishing contracts favorable to other family controlled firms.
• C)As recent events and corporate scandals have shown,investor protection in the United States is generally seen as substandard when compared to the developed economies in the world.
• D)Much of the focus in the United States is on the agency conflict between shareholders,who own the majority of a firm but are a dispersed group,and managers,who own little of the firm and must be monitored.

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Definitions:

Negative Externality

A negative effect or cost suffered by a third party due to an economic transaction they were not involved in.

Socially Optimal Price

The price of a good or service that reflects the true cost to society, accounting for externalities and ensuring allocative efficiency.

Transaction Costs

Expenses incurred when buying or selling goods and services, which can include fees, taxes, and other costs.

Externality Problem

A situation where the actions of individuals or businesses result in benefits or costs to others that are not reflected in market prices.