JPMorgan Deck
Why is debt cheaper than equity as a source of capital?
Model answer
Two stacked reasons: (1) risk and seniority — lenders have a contractual claim paid before shareholders and often security over assets, so they bear less risk and demand a lower return, while equity…
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