Consider the Following Formula: τ* = the Term τ

question 29

Multiple Choice

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

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

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