Since Public Figures Must Prove Actual Malice,it Is Only Fair

question 7

Multiple Choice

Since public figures must prove actual malice,it is only fair to let them inquire into the thought processes and attitudes of journalists who produce an allegedly libelous story.The Supreme Court announced this principle in:

• A)Calder v.Jones.
• B)Keeton v.Hustler.
• C)Herbert v.Lando.
• D)Hutchinson v.Proxmire.
• E)Milkovich v.Lorain Journal.

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Definitions:

Plowback Ratio

The proportion of the firm’s earnings reinvested in the business (and therefore not paid out as dividends). The plowback ratio equals 1 minus the dividend payout ratio.

Expected Growth Rate

The anticipated rate at which an investment, economy, or other financial entity will grow over a certain period.

Rate of Return

The outcome in terms of profit or loss on an investment over a designated period, presented as a percentage of the investment’s first cost.

Dividend

A part of a company’s profits given out to its shareholders, usually as cash or more shares.