A Type of Agency Problem That Results in Shareholders Gaining

question 39

Multiple Choice

A type of agency problem that results in shareholders gaining by choosing not to finance new,positive-NPV projects is:

• A)asset substitution.
• B)debt overhang.
• C)excessive risk-taking.
• D)distress costs.

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Definitions:

Subsequent Games

Games or rounds of play that follow an initial game, often with outcomes or strategies that depend on the results of prior games.

Reciprocity

A social norm that involves mutual exchange of privileges or goods among parties, expecting that the benefits given will be returned in the future.

Sequential Game

A strategic game in economics or game theory where players make decisions one after another, allowing for the observation of previous actions before taking a decision.

First-mover Advantage

The competitive advantage gained by the first entity to establish a significant presence in a market or to develop a new product or service.