AWhat Is Meant by the Term Leverage,and How Is Leverage

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Essay

a.What is meant by the term leverage,and how is leverage used to increase return to shareholders? b.If leverage does increase the returns to shareholders why don't all firms structure themselves to have a significantly high percentage of financing from debt and significantly less from shareholders?

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