Although Debt Financing Is Usually the Cheapest Component of Capital

question 75

Multiple Choice

Although debt financing is usually the cheapest component of capital, it cannot be used in excess because

• A) interest rates may change.
• B) the firm's stock price will increase and raise the cost of equity financing.
• C) the financial risk of the firm may increase and thus drive up the cost of all sources of financing.
• D) underwriting costs may change.

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Definitions:

Budget Line

A graphical representation of all possible combinations of two goods that a consumer can afford given their income and the prices of the goods.

Capital

Economic resources used in the production of goods and services, such as machinery, buildings, or tools.

Construction Crane

A type of machinery used on construction sites to lift and lower materials and to move them horizontally.

Savings Account

A deposit account held at a financial institution that provides principal security and a modest interest rate.