While Doing Research for His Speech, Aaron Was Not Able

question 48

Multiple Choice

While doing research for his speech, Aaron was not able to identify the author oan Internet document titled "What Can and Cannot Be Patented." According to your textbook, what should Aaron do next to assess the credibility othe document?

• A) Search for the document in the library.
• B) Look up the year the document was published.
• C) Try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document.
• D) Double-check the accuracy of the document's URL.
• E) Make sure the document is on a news site.

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Definitions:

Financial Distress Costs

Expenses that a company may incur when it is facing financial problems, which can include legal fees, restructuring costs, and loss of reputation.

Static Theory of Capital Structure

A theory that proposes there is an optimal capital structure for a company where the cost of capital is minimized, and the value of the firm is maximized.

Tax Benefit

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