Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
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ISBN: 9780134476315
Author: Chad J. Zutter, Scott B. Smart
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13.2, Problem 13.11RQ
Summary Introduction
To discuss:
Effect of asymmetric information in the capital structure decision.
Introduction:
The capital structure is the company’s total finances in their total operations and growth through multiple fund sources. The debt comes through the form of bond issues and long term notes payable, while the equity is segregated as common stock, preferred and
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