The foremost advantage of a corporation is its_____________?

Correct answer: A. ability to accumulate vast amounts of capital in a short time

  • A. ability to accumulate vast amounts of capital in a short time
  • B. capacity for protracted periods of employment
  • C. ability to profit from the labor of its employees
  • D. necessity to exhibit the latest technology

Explanation

A corporation can pool the savings of many investors and raise very large amounts of capital, often more quickly and on a larger scale than a sole proprietorship or partnership. Its other features are not its foremost economic advantage.

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