Two Companies Have Identical Assets and Operating Activities

question 78

Multiple Choice

Two companies have identical assets and operating activities.Which of the follow statements is true?

• A) Both companies have the same net income.
• B) The company with more debt will have lower operating income due to interest expense.
• C) The company with more debt will have higher operating income due to leverage.
• D) The company with more debt will have lower net income due to interest expense.

Define foreign direct investment and foreign portfolio investment and differentiate between them.

Understand the implications of changes in net capital outflow on a country's financial position.

Interpret the dynamics of international trade and investment on economic indicators.

Evaluate how economic theories (such as purchasing-power parity) explain real-world economic behaviors and limitations.

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