Which of the Following Characteristics Reduces the Effectiveness of the Internet

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics reduces the effectiveness of the Internet in creating informed citizens?

• A) higher barriers to publication on the Internet
• B) decreased competition among different media outlets because of the Internet
• C) availability of search engines for finding sites
• D) availability of videos of important political events
• E) unreliability of many Internet sources

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Definitions:

Market Risk Premium

The extra return expected by investors for holding a risky market portfolio instead of risk-free assets, reflecting the additional risk.

Dividend

The payment made by a corporation to an equity investor (stockholder).

Cost of Equity

The return a company requires to decide if an investment meets capital return requirements, often used in capital budgeting to evaluate potential investments.

After-tax Cost

The cost of an investment or expense after deducting the tax advantages, reflecting the actual financial impact on an individual or company.