According to the U

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to the U.S.school of thought,the worldwide trend toward fuller and more standardized disclosure rules should ________ the cost of equity capital.

• A) increase
• B) decrease
• C) have no impact on
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Public Goods

Commodities or services that are provided without profit to all members of a society, either by the government or a private individual or organization.

External Costs

Costs incurred as a result of an economic activity that are not reflected in the market price, often shouldered by society or the environment.

Unemployment

A situation where individuals who are able and willing to work are not able to find employment.

Efficient Allocations

The optimal distribution of resources among competing uses to achieve the highest overall level of welfare or utility.