The Present Value of a Perpetual Tax Shield Increases as the Firm's

question 26

Multiple Choice

The present value of a perpetual tax shield increases as the firm's tax rate _____ and the amount of principal _____.

• A) increases; increases
• B) increases; decreases
• C) decreases; decreases
• D)decreases; increases

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