ESSENTIALS OF INVESTMENTS
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ISBN: 9781307431537
Author: Bodie
Publisher: MCG/CREATE
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Chapter 12, Problem 5PS
How do each of the following affect the sensitivity of profits to the business cycle?
a. Financial leverage.
b. Operating leverage.
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