Explain the Fundamental Difference Between Retained Earnings and Share Capital

question 54

Essay

Explain the fundamental difference between retained earnings and share capital.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A reduction in economic effectiveness occurring when a good or service doesn't attain market equilibrium in an unrestricted market scenario.

Elastic Supply

A situation where the quantity supplied changes significantly in response to changes in price.

Elastic Demand

A situation where the demand for a product or service significantly changes in response to a change in price.

Inelastic Supply

A situation where the quantity supplied of a good is not significantly affected by a change in price.