All Else Equal,an Increase in Beta Results in

question 114

Multiple Choice

All else equal,an increase in beta results in

• A) an increase in the cost of retained earnings.
• B) an increase in the cost of newly issued common stock.
• C) an increase in the after-tax cost of debt.
• D) an increase in the cost of common equity, whether or not the funds come from retained earnings or newly issued common stock.

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