The Under-Investment Problem Refers to the Problem That Equity Holders

question 56

Multiple Choice

The under-investment problem refers to the problem that equity holders prefer not to invest in positive-NPV projects in highly levered firms because:

• A)future investments are contingent on debt financing.
• B)projects are contingent on equity financing.
• C)gains are evenly shared between all stakeholders.
• D)most of the gains from the investment accrue to debt holders.
• E)these investments will decrease share prices.

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