Assume That Long-Term Interest Rates Are Substantially Higher Than Short-Term

question 6

Essay

Assume that long-term interest rates are substantially higher than short-term interest rates and are expected to remain that way for the foreseeable future.How does this affect a firm's selection of a financing policy for its current assets?

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