Is cost of debt higher or cost of equity? Explain why.
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This interest rate is determined by the creditworthiness of the company and the prevailing market interest rates. The cost of debt is typically lower than the cost of equity because debt is considered a less risky form of financing for a company. Lenders have a Show more…
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