A Linear Probability Model You Have Developed Finds There Are

question 32

Multiple Choice

A linear probability model you have developed finds there are two factors influencing the past bankruptcy behavior of firms: the debt-to-equity ratio and the sales-to-total assets ratio. Based on past bankruptcy experience, the linear probability model is estimated as:
PD_i = 0.65 (debt/equity) + 0.10 (sales/total assets)
A firm you are thinking of lending to has a sales-to-assets ratio of 0.9 and its expected probability of default, or bankruptcy, is estimated to be 11 percent. Calculate the firm's debt ratio.

• A) 1.03 percent
• B) 2.99 percent
• C) 3.08 percent
• D) 9.70 percent

Identify different validity types and their indicators in research measures.

Understand the firm's behavior in response to different prices in the short run and long run.

Identify the minimum price at which a firm would continue operating in the short run.

Identify the firm's output levels at various price points in the short run.

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