Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Even though firms have not issued new equity, the market value of equity has risen over time as firms have grown.
• B) While firms seem to prefer debt when raising external funds, not all investment is externally funded.
• C) To receive the full tax benefits of leverage a firm needs to use 100% debt financing.
• D) If bankruptcy is costly, these costs might offset the tax advantages of debt financing.

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Definitions:

Correlational Study

A research method that examines the relationship between two or more variables, determining how they might relate or predict each other without inferring a causal relationship.

Higher Income

An economic level that surpasses the average income threshold, indicating greater financial resources or earnings.

Third Variable Problem

A confounding issue in research where an unaccounted-for variable affects the outcome of the study, potentially misleading the relationship between the variables studied.

Naturalistic Observation

An investigative technique that involves watching participants in their unaltered surroundings without any intervention from the person observing.