If an investor thinks that a stock's expected return exceeds its required return, the investor should .

Which of the following mechanisms would be most likely to motivate managers to act in the best interests of shareholders? a) decrease the use of restrictive covenants in bond agreements, b) take actions that reduce the possibility of a hostile takeover, c) elect a board of directors that allows managers greater freedom of action, d) increase the proportion of executive compensation that comes from stock options and reduce the proportion that is paid as cash salaries, e) eliminate a requirement that members of the board directors have a substantial investment in the firm's stocks

All of the following led to the collapse of the soviet economy except a. a lack of worker incentives. c. inadequate supply of consumer goods. b. a reliance on production quotas. d. the introduction of a market economy.

Which of the following is one of the five fundamental questions? which products will be in scarce supply and which in excess supply? who should appoint the head of the central bank? how much should society save? correct what goods and services will be produced?