Corporate Finance (4th Edition) (Pearson Series in Finance) - Standalone book
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Author: Jonathan Berk, Peter DeMarzo
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Chapter 15, Problem 8P
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To determine: The present value of the interest tax shield form the debt.
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An interest tax shield is a deduction in taxable income for a corporation or an individual achieved through claiming deduction like
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