These are a portion of a company’s earnings which it returns to investors, usually as a cash payment.

Is an economic system in which the decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are guided by the price signals created by the forces of supply and demand.

Is any person or ‘thing’ that can do the things a human person is usually able to do in law – such as enter into contracts, sue and be sued, own property, and so on.

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

The state or right of owning a business or holding property.

Is a new business that is formed with a plan and expectation that financial gain will follow.