CONTEMP. FINANCIAL MGT.-W/MINDTAP V3
CONTEMP. FINANCIAL MGT.-W/MINDTAP V3
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ISBN: 9780357292839
Author: MOYER
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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To discuss: The term leverage in finance.

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The term leverage is the usage of liabilities and assets with fixed costs to enhance the returns of a company's common stockholders. In other words, the term leverage means utilization of debt by a company to finance assets.

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