Major Contribution of the Miller Model Is That It Demonstrates

question 7

Multiple Choice

major contribution of the Miller model is that it demonstrates that

• A) personal taxes decrease the value of using corporate debt.
• B) financial distress and agency costs reduce the value of using corporate debt.
• C) equity costs increase with financial leverage.
• D) debt costs increase with financial leverage.
• E) personal taxes increase the value of using corporate debt.

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