Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)While firms do still pay dividends,substantial evidence shows that many firms have recognized their tax disadvantage.
• B)The fact that firms continue to issue dividends despite their tax disadvantage is often referred to as the dividend puzzle.
• C)At the end of the 1990s,dividend payments exceeded the value of repurchases for U.S.industrial firms.
• D)While evidence is indicative of the growing importance of share repurchases as a part of firms' payout policies,it also shows that dividends remain a key form of payouts to shareholders.

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Definitions:

Misrepresentations

False statements or lies that induce someone into entering a contract or agreement.

Express Warranties

Explicit promises or assurances made by a seller regarding the condition, functionality, or quality of a product.

Common Law Language

The language used in common law jurisdictions, based on judicial decisions and customs, as opposed to statutes.

Implied Warranty

An unwritten guarantee that a product will meet a minimum level of quality and functionality.