In Addition to the Tax Shield Offered by the Federal

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Essay

In addition to the tax shield offered by the federal government,debt has a lower required rate of return than equity.Why is it not common to see firms that have much larger debt components in their capital structure?

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Definitions:

Globalization

The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, often driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology.

Decentralization

The process of distributing or dispersing functions, power, people, or things away from a central location or authority.

Mexico's Constitution

The supreme law of Mexico, established in 1917, which includes provisions for the protection and rights of workers.

Economic Rights

Rights that allow individuals to engage in activities for the purpose of earning income such as the right to work, right to own property, and rights to appropriate remuneration.