Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Firms with a lot of good investment opportunities and a relatively small amount of cash tend to have above-average dividend payout ratios.
• B) One advantage of the residual dividend model is that it leads to a stable dividend payout,which investors like.
• C) An increase in the stock price when a company cuts its dividend is consistent with signaling theory as postulated by MM.
• D) If the "clientele effect" is correct,then for a company whose earnings fluctuate,a policy of paying a constant percentage of net income will probably maximize its stock price.
• E) Stock repurchases make the most sense at times when a company believes its stock is undervalued.

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Definitions:

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence or regulate the economy or specific industries, often to correct market failures or promote social welfare.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied that is equal to the quantity demanded at the market equilibrium price.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to affect the economy, which can include regulations, subsidies, tariffs, and other forms of involvement.

Market Efficiency

A condition in which all available information is fully reflected in asset prices, making it impossible to consistently achieve higher returns than the overall market.