Which of the Following Is Not an Economic Distortion Created

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an economic distortion created by the double tax on dividends?

• A) An incentive to invest in noncorporate rather than corporate businesses.
• B) An incentive for corporations to finance operations with debt rather than equity.
• C) An incentive to invest domestically rather than internationally.
• D) An incentive for corporations to retain earnings and structure distributions to avoid dividend treatment.
• E) All of the above represent economic distortions created by the double tax on dividends.

Recognize the significance of call, sinking fund, and convertible features in bonds.

Understand the reasons behind bond ratings and their impact on investor perceptions and bond pricing.

Analyze the term structure of interest rates and its components.

Appreciate the effect of inflation on bond returns and the Fisher effect.

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