Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780077861704
Author: Stephen A. Ross Franco Modigliani Professor of Financial Economics Professor, Randolph W Westerfield Robert R. Dockson Deans Chair in Bus. Admin., Bradford D Jordan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Summary Introduction
To think critically about: The reason for considering the corporate form as superior while generating cash.
Introduction:
The Corporation refers to a business formed as a unique legal entity. This entity is comprised of one or more entities or individuals.
A corporation can own stocks in other corporations based on its financial capacity. A corporation can act as either a limited or a general partner in a
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