Which Statement Is FALSE Regarding Empirical Evidence of Capital Structures

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE regarding empirical evidence of capital structures?

• A) Capital structures show strong industry patterns.
• B) Economy wide leverage ratios are consistent across countries.
• C) Leverage ratios are negatively related to the cost of financial distress.
• D) Within industries, the most profitable companies borrow the least.

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