Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A) Compensating managers with stock can reduce the agency problem between stockholders and managers.
• B) Restrictions are included in credit agreements to protect bondholders from the agency problem that exists between bondholders and stockholders.
• C) The threat of a takeover can reduce the agency problem between bondholders and stockholders.
• D) Statements a and b are correct.
• E) All of the statements above are correct.

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