2B4A WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING, WHEN CONSIDERED INDIVIDUALLY, WOULD GENE...

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COS: 2B4a

LOS: 2B4a

Which of the following, when considered individually, would generally have the effect of

increasing a firm’s cost of capital?

I.

The firm reduces its operating leverage.

II.

The corporate tax rate is increased.

III.

The firm pays off its only outstanding debt.

IV.

The Treasury Bond yield increases.

a.

I and III.

b.

II and IV.

c.

III and IV.

d.

I, III and IV.