Firms Tend to Retire Debt When

question 18

Multiple Choice

Firms tend to retire debt when

• A)their stock price is deteriorating.
• B)their debt ratio exceeds that of their peers.
• C)interest rates have increased above previous levels.
• D)all of the above.

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