In Fraser and Kolari's study of the price-book ratio for smaller banks involved in mergers, the author's find:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fraser and Kolari's study found that smaller banks involved in mergers that had high profit margins commanded higher merger premiums, had a higher fraction of their assets financed with demand deposits, and were often located in markets experiencing greater population growth. This comprehensive finding supports the conclusion that all the listed factors (A, B, and C) were observed in their study, making D the correct choice.

In Fraser and Kolari's Study of the Price-Book Ratio for Smaller