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Goals of the Firm. We claim that the goal of the firm is to maximize current market value....

Goals of the Firm. We claim that the goal of the firm is to maximize current market value. Could the following actions be consistent with that goal? (LO5)

a. The firm adds a cost-of-living adjustment to the pensions of its retired employees.


b. The firm reduces its dividend payment, choosing to reinvest more of earnings in the business.


c. The firm buys a corporate jet for its executives.


d. The firm drills for oil in a remote jungle. The chance of finding oil is only 1 in 5.

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