Finance

A few states have dual automobile insurance systems. A motorist can pa

A few states have dual automobile insurance systems. A motorist can pay a higher premium and retain the right to sue under the tort system, or pay a lower premium and be covered under the state’s no-fault law. This dual system is called a A) pure no-fault plan. B) modified no-fault plan. C) “no pay, […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

If managers are making decisions to maximize shareholder wealth, then

If managers are making decisions to maximize shareholder wealth, then they are primarily concerned with making decisions that should: A) positively affect profits. B) increase the market value of the firm’s common stock. C) either increase or have no effect on the value of the firm’s common stock. D) Accomplish all of the above.   […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements about the factors affecting automobi

Which of the following statements about the factors affecting automobile insurance rates is true? A) The cost of collision coverage increases as a car gets older. B) Because of high speeds in rural areas, rural drivers tend to pay more for auto insurance than city drivers pay for auto insurance. C) Young unmarried male drivers […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Profit maximization does not adequately describe the goal of the firm

Profit maximization does not adequately describe the goal of the firm because: A) profit maximization does not require the consideration of risk. B) profit maximization often has a short-term focus. C) maximization of dividend payout ratio is a better description of the goal of the firm. D) Both A and B     ANSWER D

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements about shopping for auto insurance is

Which of the following statements about shopping for auto insurance is true? A) Adequate physical damage insurance on your auto is the most important consideration. B) Consideration should be given to dropping liability coverage if you drive an older car with a low market value. C) To obtain the lowest premium, an applicant should review […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Bill was severely injured by an uninsured driver. Bill did not purchas

Bill was severely injured by an uninsured driver. Bill did not purchase uninsured motorists coverage, and the other driver, although held liable, could not pay the damages awarded. After exhausting other sources of recovery, Bill learned that his state is one of a few states that has a special fund to compensate innocent accident victims. […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020