A Study by Lee, Lockhead, Ritter and Zhao in Examining

question 5

Multiple Choice

A study by Lee, Lockhead, Ritter and Zhao in examining the underwriting discount and other direct costs of going public with a debt or equity offering found:

• A)the direct expenses are higher for equity than debt offerings.
• B)substantial economies of scale are prevalent.
• C)underpricing on average is similar in magnitude to total direct expenses.
• D)overpricing on average is similar in magnitude to total direct expenses.
• E)All of the above.

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