Stockholders Normally Obtain Higher Expected Payments Than Bondholders Because

question 159

Multiple Choice

Stockholders normally obtain higher expected payments than bondholders because

• A)they are required by law to obtain a higher return.
• B)they face higher risk.
• C)the profit share declared as stock dividends is not taxable.
• D)they vote themselves higher returns.

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