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Werner Corporation has a target capital structure that consists of 40 percent debt and 60 percent equity. Werner can borrow at an interest rate of 10 percent. Also, Werner has determined its cost of equity to be 14 percent. Werner's tax rate is 40 percent. What is Werner's weighted average cost of capital?
Agency Problem
A conflict of interest inherent in any relationship where one party is expected to act in the best interest of another.
Moral Hazard
A condition in which a person can benefit, usually financially, by acting unethically or immorally, i.e., the person is tempted to be less than honest and ethical. An insurance term. A moral hazard exists when executive compensation is heavily based on the market price of the company’s stock.
Arbitrage
The practice of taking advantage of price differences in different markets to make a profit.
Money Markets
Financial markets focused on short-term borrowing and lending with maturities of less than one year, dealing in instruments like Treasury bills and commercial paper.
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