How Does the Balance Between Debt and Equity in Non-U

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Essay

How does the balance between debt and equity in non-U.S. companies compare to the balance of debt and equity in U.S. companies?

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Definitions:

Discount

A reduction from the usual cost of something or the process of determining the present value of future cash flows.

Political Risk

In international business, the chance that the value of a firm’s investment in a foreign country will be reduced by political actions of either the foreign government or terrorists.

Exchange Rate Risk

The risk that international trade dealings will earn less than expected because of movement in exchange rates.

Economic Risk

The possibility of loss caused by macroeconomic or market conditions, such as changes in interest rates or recessions.