Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In general,the gain to investors from the tax deductibility of interest payments is referred to as the interest tax shield.
• B)The interest tax shield is the additional amount that a firm would have paid in taxes if it did not have leverage.
• C)Because Corporations pay taxes on their profits after interest payments are deducted,interest expenses reduce the amount of corporate tax firms must pay.
• D)As Modigliani and Miller made clear in their original work,capital structure matters in perfect capital markets.Thus,if capital structure does not matter,then it must stem from a market imperfection.

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Definitions:

Micro Environment

The immediate factors or forces closely associated with an organization that have a direct impact on its business operations and success.

Societal Forces

External factors such as social, cultural, ethical, and demographic trends that can influence an organization's operations and strategic decisions.

Demographic

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, such as age, gender, income, etc., often used for marketing analysis.

Experience Curve

A graphical representation that shows how increasing production experience reduces the cost per unit due to learning and efficiencies.