Which of the Following Benefits of Diversification Explains the Idea

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following benefits of diversification explains the idea that combining unrelated businesses can allow firms to finance projects through cross-subsidization when they previously were unable to finance the same projects externally?

• A)Use of internal capital markets
• B)Economies of scale and scope
• C)Economizing on transaction costs
• D)Diversifying shareholder portfolios
• E)Identifying undervalued firms

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