The Rise of Corporate Giants
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What percentage of the world's public companies generate 80% of all profits?

  • 5%
  • 20%
  • 10% (correct)
  • 15%

    • What percentage of global GDP was equivalent to the value of M&A deals in 1990?

  • 4%
  • 1%
  • 3%
  • 2% (correct)

    • What percentage of America's GDP is equivalent to the enormous cash piles of companies?

  • 15%
  • 20%
  • 10% (correct)
  • 5%

    • What is the approximate percentage of market capitalisation accounted for by firms with over $1 billion in annual revenue?

    <p>65%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the Fortune 100's revenues was generated by the Fortune 500 in 2013?

    <p>63%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Theodore Roosevelt deliver a speech in Osawatomie, Kansas?

    <p>August 31st, 1910</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the concern of Theodore Roosevelt regarding the American economy in 1910?

    <p>That it was dominated by a handful of corporate giants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the profits of American corporations today compare to those in the past?

    <p>They are higher than they have been since 1929.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a 'brash newcomer' company?

    <p>Amazon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic that unites the giant companies of today with those of Theodore Roosevelt's time?

    <p>They dominate their respective economies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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