Capital Structure Theory Suggests That Companies May Put the Interests

question 64

Multiple Choice

Capital structure theory suggests that companies may put the interests of ________ ahead of the interests of ________.

• A)Potential stockholders,existing stockholders
• B)Stockholders,bondholders
• C)There are no potential conflicts t arising from the way a firm manages its capital structure.
• D)Existing shareholders,IRS

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