How would each of the following changes tend to affect aggregate payoutratios (that is, the average for all corporations), other things held constant?Explain your answers.a. An increase in the personal income tax rateb. A liberalization of depreciation for federal income tax purposes—that is,faster tax write-offs

How would each of the following changes tend to affect aggregate payoutratios (that is, the average for all corporations), other things held constant?Explain your answers.a. An increase in the personal income tax rateb. A liberalization of depreciation for federal income tax purposes—that is,faster tax write-offs

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Chapter15: Distributions To Shareholders: Dividends And Repurchases

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