When Reading an Empirical Journal Article "With Purpose," Which Two

question 34

Essay

When reading an empirical journal article "with purpose," which two questions should you ask yourself as you read? To this end,which section should you read in order to quickly answer these questions?

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Definitions:

Capital Structure

The mix of debt and equity financing used by a company to fund its operations and growth.

Interest Tax Shield

Deducting interest expenses on debt from taxable income leads to a reduction in income tax liability.

Capital Structure

The mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity which constitute its funding.