Dividend policy can be interpreted as either (1)the cash amount of dividends a firm decides to pay to its shareholders or (2)the percentage of earnings the firm decides to pay as dividends,also known as the dividend payout ratio.

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Dividend policy can refer to both the cash amount and percentage of earnings a firm decides to pay as dividends.

Dividend Policy Can Be Interpreted as Either (1)the Cash Amount