Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Aside from taxes,another important difference between debt and equity financing is that debt payments must be made to avoid bankruptcy,whereas firms have no similar obligation to pay dividends or realize capital gains.
• B)Increasing the level of debt increases the probability of bankruptcy.
• C)A firm receives a tax benefit only if it is paying taxes in the first place.
• D)To the extent that a firm has other tax shields,its taxable earnings will be increased and it will rely more heavily on the interest tax shield.

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Definitions:

Mental Accounting

A concept in behavioral economics where individuals categorize and treat money differently based on subjective criteria, often leading to irrational financial decisions.

Retirement Account

A financial account designed for saving money towards retirement, often offering tax benefits.

Contributions

Payments or services provided by individuals or organizations towards a common fund or cause, often used in the context of charitable donations or participation in joint projects.

Loss Aversion

A concept in behavioral economics indicating that people tend to prefer avoiding losses to acquiring equivalent gains; it's the idea that the pain of losing is psychologically about twice as powerful as the pleasure of gaining.