EBK CFIN
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ISBN: 9781337671743
Author: BESLEY
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 1, Problem 20PROB
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To determine: If it’s valid to say that fall in stock price is evidence that managers are not acting in the interest of stockholders
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The small firm effect refers to the observed tendency for stock prices to behave in a manner that is contrary to normal expectations. Describe this effect and discuss whether it represents sufficient information to conclude that the stock market does not operate efficiently. In formulating your response, consider: (a) what it means for the stock market to be inefficient, and (b) what role the measurement of risk plays in your conclusions about each effect.
Which of the following would not be an appropriate reason for a firm to repurchase its stock:
As an investment if management believes the market has undervalued the stock price.
In order to have sufficient shares to cover employee stock programs.
Solely to boost Earnings Per Share.
Both A and B.
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Managers always attempt to maximize the long-run value of their firms' stocks, or the stocks' intrinsic values. This is exactly what stockholders desire. Thus, conflicts between stockholders and managers are not possible.
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