Under the Pecking Order Theory, Debt Is the Cheapest Source

question 73

True/False

Under the pecking order theory, debt is the cheapest source of funds due to the interest tax shield.

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Definitions:

Business Confidence

An economic indicator that measures the degree of optimism or pessimism that business managers feel about the prospects of their companies and the economy as a whole.

Natural Rate

The unchanging rate of unemployment in the economy that occurs due to the frictional and structural factors when the labor market is in equilibrium.

Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the general level of prices for goods and services in an economy over a period, typically measured annually.

Favorable Supply Shock

A condition where the supply of goods increases, leading to a decrease in prices and an increase in overall economic welfare.