During classroom discussions, you came across multiple views about whether or not corporate dividend policy is relevant for a firm’s value. Drawing from your understanding and knowledge about the issue of dividend policy relevance, provide your informed view about whether the corporate dividend policy is worth spending time and resources on in as far as its effect on a firm’s value is concerned. There is no word limit but remain within a reasonable length. Do not over or under write.

During classroom discussions, you came across multiple views about whether or not corporate dividend policy is relevant for a firm’s value. Drawing from your understanding and knowledge about the issue of dividend policy relevance, provide your informed view about whether the corporate dividend policy is worth spending time and resources on in as far as its effect on a firm’s value is concerned. There is no word limit but remain within a reasonable length. Do not over or under write.

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Chapter3: Ethical Behaviour- Philosophers Contributions

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