Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In perfect capital markets,buying and selling securities is a zero-NPV transaction,so it should not affect firm value.
• B)Making positive-NPV investments will create value for the firm's investors,whereas saving the cash or paying it out will not.
• C)In perfect capital markets,if a firm invests excess cash flows in financial securities,the firm's choice of payout versus retention is irrelevant and does not affect the initial share price.
• D)After adjusting for investor taxes,there remains a substantial tax advantage for the firm to retain excess cash.

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Definitions:

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, representing the value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period in real terms.

Inflation Rates

The percentage rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Unemployed Classification

A categorization for individuals who are without a job but are available to work and have actively sought employment within a specific timeframe.

Voluntary Reasons

Motives or causes that lead individuals to make choices freely without external coercion, often influencing personal and economic decisions.