The Idea That Dividend Changes Reflect Managers' Views About a Firm's

question 58

Multiple Choice

The idea that dividend changes reflect managers' views about a firm's future earnings prospects is called the ________ hypothesis.

• A)signalling
• B)instrumental
• C)predictor
• D)None of the above.

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