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1. Describe general difference between the capital structures of firms based in the United States and those of firms based in Japan. Please give further explanation for the differences
2. What are some of the political risks that faced Multinational corporations? Explain with examples

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Capital structure of U.S. and Japan are determined. Some political risks that faced multinational corporations are analyzed.

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1. Describe general difference between the capital structures of firms based in the United States and those of firms based in Japan. Please give further explanation for the differences

In reference to Japan, the country has a capital structure that is exemplified by a firm's real factors that are obtained from capital structure theories. The institutional and regulatory environment heavily influences the capital structure of Japanese firms, which is placated upon the capital markets that exist within the country. In essence, real and institutional factors determine the corporate structure within ...

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