Fundamentals of Financial Management (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337395250
Author: Eugene F. Brigham, Joel F. Houston
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 4Q
Summary Introduction
To identify: The effect of change in personal tax rate on the company’s capital structure.
Introduction:
Capital Structure:
Capital structure refers to the securities or debt included in the total capital of the firm. Adequate capital structure is required for the optimum utilization of funds.
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Chapter 14 Solutions
Fundamentals of Financial Management (MindTap Course List)
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