The Introduction of Personal Taxes May Reveal a Disadvantage to the Use

question 51

Multiple Choice

The introduction of personal taxes may reveal a disadvantage to the use of debt if the:

• A)personal tax rate on the distribution of income to stockholders is less than the personal tax rate on interest income.
• B)personal tax rate on the distribution of income to stockholders is greater than the personal tax rate on interest income.
• C)personal tax rate on the distribution of income to stockholders is equal to the personal tax rate on interest income.
• D)personal tax rate on interest income is zero.
• E)None of the above.

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Marginal Private Cost

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Abatement Cost

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