The Optimal Capital Structure

question 24

Multiple Choice

The optimal capital structure:

• A) will be the same for all firms in the same industry.
• B) will remain constant over time unless the firm makes an acquisition.
• C) of a firm will vary over time as taxes and market conditions change.
• D) places more emphasis on the operations of a firm rather than the financing of a firm.
• E) is unaffected by changes in the financial markets.

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The confidence and value that a person places on themselves, reflecting how they perceive and evaluate their own worth.

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