The Debt Overhang Problem Explains That

question 16

Multiple Choice

The debt overhang problem explains that:

• A)in an attempt to take advantage of tax shields,firms excessively issue debt increasing the risk of bankruptcy.
• B)the threat of bankruptcy does not affect a firm's relationships with its lenders.
• C)firms may pass up profitable investments if equity holders under invest.
• D)equity holders have a tendency to take on overly risky projects,even when they have a negative NPV.

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