Multiple Choice
The presence of a large amount of debt can encourage shareholders to take excessive risk because:
A) equity holders are risk seeking by nature.
B) the costs of failure are borne largely by debt holders.
C) debt holders are risk seeking.
D) firm value increases with risk taking.
E) this will increase profits.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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