Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Unlike with capital structure,taxes are not an important market imperfection that influence a firm's decision to pay dividends or repurchase shares.
• B)If dividends are taxed at a higher rate than capital gains,which has been true until the most recent change to the tax code,shareholders will prefer share repurchases to dividends.
• C)Shareholders typically must pay taxes on the dividends they receive.They must also pay capital gains taxes when they sell their shares.
• D)Because long-term investors can defer the capital gains tax until they sell,there is still a tax advantage for share repurchases over dividends.

Grasp the concepts of crowding in and crowding out in the context of government spending and private investment.

Recognize the role of discretionary fiscal policy in budget deficits during various economic conditions.

Understand the effects of U.S interest rates and public debt on the economy and the federal budget.

Realize the significance of managing the costs of servicing federal debt to sustain deficits.

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Definitions:

Shareholder

An individual or organization that owns shares in a corporation, thus holding a portion of the company's stock.

Board Of Directors

A group of individuals elected to represent shareholders and make decisions on major company issues, such as corporate policy, hiring executives, and overseeing management.

Market Rate Of Return

The average rate of return anticipated from an investment relative to the market as a whole.

Required Return

The minimum expected return by investors for assuming the risk of investing in a particular asset or project.