The Central Issue in the Study of Leverage Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

The central issue in the study of leverage is:

• A)whether leverage affects stock price.
• B)whether an optimal capital structure exists that maximizes stock price.
• C)whether an optimal capital structure exists that minimizes the cost of capital.
• D)All of the above

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