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Laney Kleszczynski
on Dec 09, 2024
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Suppose we wish to draw a graph illustrating M&M Proposition II. Let the vertical axis represent the cost of capital and the firm's debt-to-equity ratio represents the horizontal axis. If the line representing the firm's WACC has a negative slope, we must be incorporating taxes into the analysis.
M&M Proposition II
A firm’s cost of equity capital is a positive linear function of its capital structure.
Cost of Capital
The cost of funds used for financing a business, typically considered as the weighted average of the costs of equity and debt financing.
- Digest the primary assertions made by Modigliani and Miller in terms of capital structuring, tax implications, and the cost of capital.
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Learning Objectives
- Digest the primary assertions made by Modigliani and Miller in terms of capital structuring, tax implications, and the cost of capital.