Firms Are Often Known to Pay Commitment Fees to Banks

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Essay

Firms are often known to pay commitment fees to banks for the privilege of receiving a line of credit. Does it make sense for a firm to pay for something that, at least at the present time, it does not know whether it will use?

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Cumulative Share

The total portion or percentage owned or contributed by an individual or entity over time.

Families Earned

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Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation of the distribution of income or wealth within a society, showing the degree of inequality.

Perfect Equality

A theoretical state in which all individuals have the same wealth, income, or resources.