Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) As a rule,the optimal capital structure is found by determining the debt-equity mix that maximizes expected EPS.
• B) The optimal capital structure simultaneously maximizes EPS and minimizes the WACC.
• C) The optimal capital structure minimizes the cost of equity,which is a necessary condition for maximizing the stock price.
• D) The optimal capital structure simultaneously minimizes the cost of debt,the cost of equity,and the WACC.
• E) The optimal capital structure simultaneously maximizes the stock price and minimizes the WACC.

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Definitions:

Physiological Arousal

A state of physical alertness or excitement, which can be triggered by emotions, thoughts, or external stimuli, affecting bodily functions.

Fight-or-flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Walter Cannon

A physiologist who coined the term "fight or flight" to describe the body's response to stress, and made significant contributions to understanding the autonomic nervous system.

Catecholamines

Biochemical compounds, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, that function as neurotransmitters and hormones, significantly affecting the body's stress response.