Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT, Holding Other Things

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT, holding other things constant?

• A) An increase in the personal tax rate is likely to increase the debt ratio of the average corporation.
• B) If changes in the bankruptcy code make bankruptcy less costly to corporations, then this would likely reduce the debt ratio of the average corporation.
• C) An increase in the company's degree of operating leverage is likely to encourage a company to use more debt in its capital structure.
• D) An increase in the corporate tax rate is likely to encourage a company to use more debt in its capital structure.
• E) Firms whose assets are relatively liquid tend to have relatively low bankruptcy costs, hence they tend to use relatively little debt.

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Definitions:

Demand-Management Policy

Government policies aimed at influencing the level of demand in the economy in order to achieve economic objectives like controlling inflation or stimulating growth.

Stagflation

An economic condition characterized by slow growth, high unemployment, and rising prices, presenting a challenge for policy makers.

Inflation Rate

The speed at which the average cost of products and services increases, leading to a decrease in the value of money.

Stagflation

An economic condition characterized by slow growth, high unemployment, and high inflation, presenting a challenging environment for monetary policy.