What is the general trend over the last few decades of total payouts by firms to shareholders be it through share repurchase or dividends?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The general trend of overall payouts by firms to shareholders is declining over the last few decades.

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The allocation of general overhead control costs to operating departments can be least justified in determining

a. income of a product or functional unit. b. costs for making management's decisions. c. costs of products sold. d. costs for government's "cost-plus" contracts.

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A premium on common stock:

A. Is the difference between par value and issue price when the amount paid is below par. B. Represents capital gain on sale of stock. C. Occurs when a corporation sells its stock for more than par or stated value. D. Represents profit from issuing stock. E. Is prohibited in most states.

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A&B Storage, Inc, signs a six-month lease to occupy a warehouse. This is A) a periodic tenancy

B) a tenancy at sufferance. C) a tenancy at will. D) a fixed-term tenancy.

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Knowledge work can best be defined as jobs that primarily

A. concern scientific or technical activities. B. are occupied by Ivy League graduates. C. require a graduate-level degree. D. involve cognitive activity as opposed to physical activity. E. demand upper-level problem-solving skills.

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