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:

Adult Personalities

The composite of characteristics, traits, and behaviors that define an individual in adulthood.

Stability

The consistency or persistence of a state, trait, or behavior over time, often used in psychological contexts to describe personalities.

Environmental Influences

Refers to external factors such as culture, education, and social relationships that impact an individual's development and behavior.

Genetic Influences

The impact of genes inherited from parents on various aspects of an individual's physical and behavioral traits.