How do agency costs of equity affect the firm’s debt-to-equity ratio?
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These costs can arise from managers not acting in the best interests of shareholders, potentially leading to inefficient use of resources, excessive perks for management, or investments in projects that do not maximize shareholder value. Show more…
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