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Chapter 18.3, Problem 2CC
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To discuss: The discount rate on the interest tax shield when a firm retains a target leverage ratio.
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An interest tax shield is a deduction in taxable income for a corporation or individual achieved through claiming deduction like
A leverage ratio is one of financial capacities that brings capital to a firm in the form of debt or assesses the ability of a firm to meet its financial obligations. The leverage ratio is important because the company can know the amount of debt it holds and it is useful in evaluating whether a firm can pay off its debt.
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