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Chapter 17 Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and Repurchases ANSWERS TO BEGINNING-OF-CHAPTER QUESTIONS 17-1 Investors who prefer a high payout policy would generally (a) need current cash income and (b) be in a low income tax bracket. Those who prefer a low payout would not need cash currently and would be in a high tax bracket. Universities and other tax-exempt institutions, and many retirees, are examples of those who prefer cash dividends, while people in their peak earning years often prefer low payouts. If someone holds a low payout stock and wants more cash income, he or