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The cost of capital is in constant change due to changes in the level of debt and risk. However, the use of financial leverage (increasing debt as percentage of equity) can have some advantages for the firm, couldn't it?

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Explains the risks and advantages of use of leverage.

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The increasing use of leverage can provide advantage to the firm in terms of enhancing ...

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