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c. the amount of capital the federal government allows a corporation to generate. d. the total capital raised by a corporation within the limits set by the Securities and Exchange Commission. S25. Stockholders of a business enterprise are said to be the residual owners. The term residual owner means that shareholders a. are entitled to a dividend every year in which the business earns a profit. b. have the rights to specific assets of the business. c. bear the ultimate risks and uncertainties and receive the benefits of enterprise ownership. d. can negotiate individual contracts on behalf of the enterprise. 26. Total stockholders' equity represents