Consider the Following Formula: τ* = the Term τ_e

question 53

Multiple Choice

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

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

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