In Each of the Theories of Capital Structure,the Cost of Equity

question 23

Essay

In each of the theories of capital structure,the cost of equity rises as the amount of debt increases.So why don't financial managers use as little debt as possible to keep the cost of equity down? After all,isn't the goal of the firm to maximize share value and doesn't a lower discount rate applied to the firm's cash flows increase the present value of those cash flows?

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Definitions:

Bilateral Monopoly Wage Rate

refers to the wage rate determined in a market where there is only one employer (a monopoly) and one union or employee (a monopsony), necessitating negotiation to reach an agreement on wages.

Perfectly Inelastic Supply

A market condition where the quantity supplied remains constant regardless of changes in price.

Bargaining Power

The relative capacity of parties in a negotiation to exert influence over each other, affecting the terms of the agreement.

Union Workers

Employees who are members of a labor union, which negotiates collective bargaining agreements on their behalf.