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:

Long-Lived Assets

Tangible or intangible resources owned by a company with a useful life extending beyond one year, such as buildings, equipment, and patents.

Sales Taxes

Taxes imposed by governments on sales of goods and services, collected by the seller.

Asset Improvements

Expenditures made to enhance the efficiency, capacity, or lifespan of an asset, leading to an increase in its value.

Ordinary Maintenance

The routine upkeep and repairs required to maintain assets in their normal operational state.