Which Will Decrease the "Agency Cost of Leasing

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which will decrease the "agency cost of leasing"?

• A)Leased assets that are easy to damage.
• B)Leased assets that require maintenance and care by the lessee.
• C)Having lease terms that cover small portions of the asset's useful life.
• D)Having an unguaranteed residual value by the lessee.

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