Common stockholders demand a return on the price paid for their common stock,but since retained earnings on the balance sheet are merely "on paper" they do not require a return on earnings that have been retained.

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Retained earnings represent a portion of the company's profit that has not been paid out as dividends to shareholders, but is instead reinvested in the business. Common stockholders, therefore, do have an interest in the return on retained earnings, as it contributes to the overall value of the company and can lead to potential future dividends or share price appreciation.

Common Stockholders Demand a Return on the Price Paid for Their