EBK FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
EBK FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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ISBN: 9781260464900
Author: BLOCK
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL LEARNING SOLN.(CC)
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Chapter 1, Problem 7DQ
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To explain:The role of the agency theory and its importance in a public corporation.

Agency problem:

The agency problem refers to a situation wherein there is a conflict of interest between two parties. Generally, in the area of corporate finance, the dilemma arises in circumstances where there is a conflict of interest between the stockholders and the management of a company. The best interest for the shareholder is wealth maximization and the agency problem arises when the management is not able to fulfill it.

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