Multiple Choice
The following are the reasons for firms to undertake risk-reducing transactions is practice:
I. reduce the risk of financial distress
II. reduce the fluctuations in its income
III. mitigate agency costs
A) I only
B) I and II only
C) I, II and III
D) II and III only
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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