If Investors' Aversion to Risk Rose, Causing the Slope of the SML

question 85

True/False

If investors' aversion to risk rose, causing the slope of the SML to increase, this would have a greater impact on the required rate of return on equity, rs, than on the interest rate on long-term debt, rd, for most firms. Other things held constant, this would lead to an increase in the use of debt and a decrease in the use of equity. However, other things would not stay constant if firms used a lot more debt, as that would increase the riskiness of both debt and equity and thus limit the shift toward debt.

Understand the characteristics and functions of REM and NREM sleep.

Describe the physiological and psychological theories related to sleep and dreaming.

Explain the role of circadian rhythms in regulating sleep patterns.

Describe the impact of emotional and physiological arousal on behavior and performance.

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Strategic Decisions

Long-term choices that affect the overall direction of a company, often related to pursuing competitive advantage and meeting organizational goals.

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Decisions related to the day-to-day operations of a business, often concerning production, sales, and management of resources.

Financial Condition

The status of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities, and equity, indicative of its ability to meet financial obligations.

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