Falling Stock Prices Decrease Investment Because

question 8

Multiple Choice

Falling stock prices decrease investment because

• A) the falling prices decrease firm profits and makes investment out of retained earnings harder.
• B) firms can raise less money per share of stock sold.
• C) falling stock prices guarantee a decreased level of retained earnings.
• D) interest rates are lower.

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