An Implicit Cost of Increasing the Proportion of Debt in a Firm's

question 92

Multiple Choice

An implicit cost of increasing the proportion of debt in a firm's capital structure is that:

• A) the firm's asset beta will increase.
• B) shareholders will demand a higher rate of return.
• C) the tax shield will not apply to the added debt.
• D) the equity-to-value ratio will decrease.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Board Of Governors

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Monetary Growth

The increase in the money supply in an economy over time, which can influence inflation rates, purchasing power, and economic growth.

Margin Requirements

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