The Optimal Capital Structure for Firms in Cyclical Industries Should

question 80

Multiple Choice

The optimal capital structure for firms in cyclical industries should contain ________________ than firms in stable industries.

• A) more debt
• B) less debt
• C) an equal amount of debt
• D) none of these. There is no relationship between the cyclical nature of an industry and optimal capital structure.

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