EBK FUNDAMENTALS OF CORPORATE FINANCE A
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ISBN: 9780100342613
Author: Ross
Publisher: YUZU
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To critically think about: Whether the goal of maximizing the stock value will be different in the
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The major goal of the firm is the maximization of the owner’s wealth. In order to maximize the owner’s wealth, the financial manager implements the necessary actions that result in the maximum gain without considering the future consequences.
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