The Trade-Off Theory of Capital Structure Describes the Optimal Capital

question 59

Multiple Choice

The trade-off theory of capital structure describes the optimal capital structure for any firm as being the level of debt that:

• A) minimizes the financial distress costs.
• B) maximizes the present value of the interest tax shield.
• C) equates the present values of the interest tax shield and the financial distress costs.
• D)maximizes the after-tax cash flows that are internally generated.

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