Empirical Studies Suggest That the Existence of Relative-Deprivation Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

Empirical studies suggest that the existence of relative-deprivation is:

• A) a good predictor of social movements.
• B) only a good predictor of social movements in the most-developed societies.
• C) best at predicting the development of counter-movements.
• D) not a good predictor of social movements.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The accounting process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Net Cash Flow

Net cash flow is the total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, particularly in reference to the amount of liquidity.

Economic Value Added (EVA)

A method used to measure a firm’s true profitability. EVA is found by taking the firm’s after-tax operating profit and subtracting the annual cost of all the capital a firm uses. If the firm generates a positive EVA, its management has created value for its shareholders. If the EVA is negative, management has destroyed shareholder value.

Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)

A company's operating profit after adjusting for taxes, useful for comparing the profitability of businesses.