In an Agency Problem Known as Asset Substitution,the Agency Cost

question 59

Multiple Choice

In an agency problem known as asset substitution,the agency cost is paid by:

• A)the debt holders,since if the risky project is not successful debt holders will lose all their money.
• B)the debt holders,since if the risky project is successful debt holders will receive less money.
• C)the equity holders,since the strategy has a negative expected payoff.
• D)the equity holders,since they will lose all their money whether or not the project is successful.

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