Which of the Following Statements Is Not True Regarding Venture

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true regarding venture capitalists?

• A) They can provide substantial capital for young companies.
• B) They firms offer limited partners a number of advantages over investing directly in start-ups themselves as angel investors.
• C) They use their control to protect their investments, so they may therefore perform a key nurturing and monitoring role for the firm.
• D) They might invest for strategic objectives in addition to the desire for investment returns.

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Definitions:

Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, disproportionately affecting those with lower incomes.

Social Security Tax

A payroll tax collected to fund the Social Security program, charged to both employers and employees.

Sales Tax

A tax imposed by a government on sales of goods and services, collected by the retailer and passed on to the state or local government.

Proportional Rate Structure

A tax system where the tax rate is the same for all income levels, meaning everyone pays the same percentage of their income in taxes, regardless of how much they earn.