Markets Fail to Allocate Resources Efficiently When

question 37

Multiple Choice

Markets fail to allocate resources efficiently when

• A)demanders and suppliers cannot agree on a price.
• B)goods are rival in consumption and excludable.
• C)property rights are not well established.
• D)too many buyers and sellers exist in the same market.

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Definitions:

Unfriendly Takeover

A takeover bid opposed by the management of the target company.

Stock Delisted

The removal of a company's stock from a stock exchange, meaning it can no longer be bought or sold through the exchange.

Tender Offer

A proposal made publicly by an individual or entity to buy shares from shareholders of a publicly traded company at a specified price for a limited time.

Acquisition Cost

The total cost incurred to acquire an asset, including the purchase price and all related expenses.