The Pecking-Order Theory Suggests That Less Profitable Firms Borrow More

question 95

Multiple Choice

The pecking-order theory suggests that less profitable firms borrow more because:

• A) equity issues are more expensive.
• B) leverage is preferred over raising funds internally.
• C) debt issues are good omens.
• D) they have insufficient internal funds.

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