In Miller's Model,when the Quantity [(1 - Tc)(1 - Ts)

question 36

Multiple Choice

In Miller's model,when the quantity [(1 - Tc) (1 - Ts) = (1 - Tb) ],then:

• A) the firm should hold no debt.
• B) the value of the levered firm is greater than the value of the unlevered firm.
• C) the tax shield on debt is exactly offset by higher personal taxes paid on interest income.
• D) the tax shield on debt is exactly offset by higher levels of dividends.
• E) the tax shield on debt is exactly offset by higher capital gains.

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