Income Bonds Provide the Same Tax Advantage as Regular Coupon

question 1

Multiple Choice

Income bonds provide the same tax advantage as regular coupon paying bonds but have an advantage of:

• A) not being in default if a coupon payment is omitted due to a lack of corporate income.
• B) lacking the smell of death from financial distress.
• C) being easier to sell in the marketplace given the lower risk of default.
• D) not having any agency costs between bondholders and stockholders.

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