One Way of Describing the Solution That High Net Worth

question 32

Multiple Choice

One way of describing the solution that high net worth provides to the moral hazard problem is to say that it

• A)collateralizes the debt contract.
• B)makes the debt contract incentive compatible.
• C)state verifies the debt contract.
• D)removes all of the risk in the debt contract.

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Definitions:

Cost of Debt

The effective rate that a company pays on its total debt, serving as a measure of the risk and a way to gauge the company's ability to manage its debt effectively.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of a company’s stock that are currently owned by all its shareholders.

Equity Firm

A company that invests in businesses, typically taking a sizable stake, with the goal of increasing value over time before eventually divesting.

Borrowing

This is the act of obtaining funds from a lender under the agreement to pay back the principal amount along with interest.