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It is sometimes argued that excess cash held by a firm can aggravate agency problems (discussed in Chapter 1) and, more generally, reduce incentives for shareholder wealth maximization. How would you frame the issue here?

   It is sometimes argued that excess cash held by a firm can aggravate agency problems (discussed in Chapter 1) and, more generally, reduce incentives for shareholder wealth maximization. How would you frame the issue here?

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
Stephen A. Ross;… 11th Edition
Chapter 19, Problem 10 ↓

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Excess cash refers to the amount of cash held by a firm that exceeds its immediate operational and investment needs. This excess cash is not being utilized for productive purposes such as investing in new projects, paying off debt, or returning value to  Show more…

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