The Financial Manager Should ________

question 63

Multiple Choice

The financial manager should ________.

• A) try to maximize the after-tax payout to the shareholders, for a given payout amount
• B) try to minimize the firm's earnings per share
• C) never pay dividend as a payout policy
• D) only repurchase shares as a payout policy

Recognize the role and effects of government policies on economic activities (fiscal policies, monetary policies, unemployment, and inflation).

Identify the causes and types of unemployment and their impacts on the economy.

Understand the causes, types, and effects of inflation.

Recognize the functions and impact of the Federal Reserve System on the U.S. economy.

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