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ISBN: 9781305403826
Author: Eugene F. Brigham, Joel F. Houston
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 7Q
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To identify: The stockholder wealth maximization thought of as long-term or a short-term goal.
Stockholder Wealth Maximization: The stockholders are the ultimate owner of the company and the management of the company should act on the behalf of stockholders. Stockholder wealth maximization means increasing the value of the firm’s stock value by properly utilizing the stockholders fund.
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