A. Or C.
But u never know it could drop
All of the given statements are correct except the majority of acquisitions increase long-term value for the acquiring firm.
Answer: Option C
<u>Explanation:</u>
Acquisition can be very strategic for companies as it is a process by which one company buys some or all of the shares of other company and assimilate in itself. It is very commonly seen that the stock price of the acquiring firms declines once the announcement of planned acquisition is made.
One of the interesting aspects of acquisition is that shareholders of acquiring firms usually earn very little returns which are almost zero whereas the shareholders of acquired firms earn returns above the average returns.
Answer: The difference between the two economist are "differences in perception versus reality". That means option B is most correct.
Explanation: The difference in their perception versus reality, means how their want to interpret things against how things really are.
Harry interpret his understanding, that the way people save their house hold is becoming lower than what it use to be, to improve the standard of living. Though he doesn't believe consumption of household product is the factor to be controlled to achieve an improvement in the standard of living. While Edison interprets his that, if tax is applied more in consumption, it will help reduce the rate of consumption of households products, which will help them to save more, thereby increasing their standard of living.
Harry views household consumption as a real factor of standard of living that has been affected due to a cause. While Edison views household consumption as the real cause, which has to be worked on, to achieve a growth in standard of living.
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