When Financial Disaster Is Looming, Management May Borrow to Invest

question 46

Multiple Choice

When financial disaster is looming, management may borrow to invest in projects having a negative expected NPV because:

• A) the firm's beta is now negative.
• B) taxes are no longer a concern.
• C) the interest tax shield will cover the loan costs.
• D)the lender bears all the risk.

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