Consider Two Firms, U and L, Both with $50,000 in Assets

question 9

Essay

Consider two firms, U and L, both with $50,000 in assets. Firm U is unlevered, and firm L has $20,000 of debt that pays 8% interest. Firm U has 1,000 shares outstanding, while firm L has 600 shares outstanding. Mike owns 20% of firm L and believes that leverage works in his favor. Steve tells Mike that this is an illusion, and that with the possibility of borrowing on his own account at 8% interest, he can replicate Mike's payout from firm L.
-Given a level of operating income of $2,500, show the specific strategy that Mike has in mind.

Identify the changes in economic thoughts and practices following the Revolution.

Understand the impact of the Revolution on religious freedom and pluralism.

Acknowledge the paradoxes and criticisms of the concept of freedom during the Revolution.

Evaluate the role of slavery and public debate surrounding it during the Revolutionary period.

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