Under-Investment Problems Refers to the Problem That Equity Holders Prefer

question 60

Multiple Choice

Under-investment problems refers to the problem that equity holders prefer not to invest in positive-NPV projects in highly levered firms because ________.

• A) future investments are contingent on debt financing
• B) projects are contingent on equity financing
• C) gains are evenly shared between all stakeholders
• D) most of the gains from the investment accrue to debt holders

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