According to MM, If Individuals Cannot Obtain the Same Borrowing

question 57

Multiple Choice

According to MM, if individuals cannot obtain the same borrowing terms as firms, then:

• A) capital structure may be relevant.
• B) capital structure may be irrelevant.
• C) individuals should not invest in levered firms.
• D)firms should increase their payments to individuals.

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Definitions:

Holder In Due Course

A legal term for an individual or entity that has acquired a negotiable instrument in good faith and for value, and therefore has certain rights above the original payee.

Negotiates

The process by which parties come together to try and reach an agreement on a matter, often involving discussion and compromise.

Fictitious Payee Rule

A legal principle that holds a drawer of a check responsible when funds are obtained by fraud, if the drawer fails to exercise caution in issuing the check.

Immediate Loss

Financial damage or cost incurred directly as a result of an event, action, or decision, without any delay.