Consider the Following Formula: τ* = the Term τ

question 72

Multiple Choice

Consider the following formula: τ* = The term τ* is

• A) the effective tax advantage of debt.
• B) the effective personal tax rate on interest income.
• C) the effective personal tax rate on equity.
• D) the effective corporate tax rate on income.

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