With Regard to the Ongoing Expense of Long-Term Corporate Financing

question 158

Multiple Choice

With regard to the ongoing expense of long-term corporate financing, which of the following would be the least expensive?

• A) Long-term loans
• B) Corporate bonds
• C) Debenture bonds
• D) Common stock
• E) Trade credit

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The surplus achieved when total revenue exceeds the opportunity costs of all resources used in production.

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