The principle of gearing 2. Why debt is cheaper than equity 3. What the effect will be on the risk if more debt than equity is used as a source of finance

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1. The principle of gearing

2. Why debt is cheaper than equity

3. What the effect will be on the risk if more debt than equity is used as a source of finance

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