Financial Economist Prefer to Use Market Values When Measuring Debt

question 23

Multiple Choice

Financial economist prefer to use market values when measuring debt ratios because:

• A) market values are more stable than book values.
• B) Market values are a better reflection of current value than historical value.
• C) Market values are readily available and do not have to be calculated like book values.
• D) Market values are more difficult to calculate which makes financial economists more valuable.

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