Question: 1. In the introduction to the chapter we learned that Apple Computer (AAPL) recently reinstated the payment of cash dividends, which had been suspended since the 1990s. What are some reasons that might have influenced the firm's decision to begin paying dividends again?
2. How does a firm's liquidity position affect the payment of dividends?
3. European and Asian firms often have concentrated ownership by a few major shareholders. What impact do these factors have on the payment of dividends?