Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Firm

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a firm in a perfectly competitive market?

• A)The firm cannot make a profit in the short run because it is too small a part of the total market.
• B)The firm can make a profit in the long run but not in the short run.
• C)The firm can sell as much as it wants without having to lower its price.
• D)The firm must lower its price in order to increase quantity demanded.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits not distributed to shareholders as dividends but retained for reinvestment in the business or to pay off debt.

Convertible

A financial instrument, like a bond or preferred stock, that can be converted into another type of instrument, typically shares of the company's common stock.

Preferred Stock

An equity security that typically provides dividends before common stock is considered and may have priority over common stock in asset liquidation.

Common Stock

Common stock represents shares of ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a residual claim on corporate earnings in the form of dividends.