Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) A change in a company's target capital structure cannot affect its WACC.
• B) WACC calculations should be based on the before-tax costs of all the individual capital components.
• C) Flotation costs associated with issuing new common stock normally reduce the WACC.
• D) If a company's tax rate increases,then,all else equal,its weighted average cost of capital will decline.
• E) An increase in the risk-free rate will normally lower the marginal costs of both debt and equity financing.

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Definitions:

Trade Deficit

A situation where a country's imports exceed its exports, leading to net outflow of domestic currency to foreign markets.

Exports

Goods or services sent from one country to another for sale or trade, contributing to a country's economy.

Imports

Goods or services brought into one country from another for the purpose of sale.

Comparative Advantage

A principle that states a country should produce goods and services at a lower opportunity cost than its trade partners.