The negotiated purchase is the most prevalent method of securities distribution in the private sector. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
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, […]
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. […]
As of today, the most severe economic crisis to afflict the United States economy is considered to be A) the Savings and Loan Crisis of 1978-1982. B) the Great Recession of 2007-2009. C) the Reagan Tax Law Changes of 1985. D) the Great Depression of the 1930s. ANSWER D
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 […]
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
Due to strict stock market controls, the most a stock’s value can drop in one trading day is 5%. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
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 […]
You plan to go to Asia to visit friends in three years. The trip is expected to cost a total of $10,000 at that time. Your parents have deposited $5,000 for you in a Certificate of Deposit paying 6% interest annually, maturing three years from now. Uncle Lee has agreed to pay for all remaining […]
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. […]