The Financial Crisis of 2008 Resulted in a Sharp Reduction

question 85

Multiple Choice

The financial crisis of 2008 resulted in a sharp reduction in the number of initial public offerings because

• A) investors lacked confidence in future market conditions.
• B) the crisis led to new regulations which were not yet fully understood.
• C) investors were wary of new companies with no sustained record of profitability.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Ownership Structure

Ownership structure refers to the way in which the ownership of a company is divided among its shareholders, including the distribution of shares and voting rights.

Ownership Percentage

The share or portion of ownership an individual or entity holds in an asset or business, usually represented as a percentage.

Raw Materials

Unfinished goods or materials consumed in the manufacturing process to create a final product.

Currency Exchange Rates

The worth of a currency in exchange for a different currency.