DOI: 10.1111/0022-1082.00051 ISSN:
Agency Costs, Risk Management, and Capital Structure
Hayne E. Leland- Economics and Econometrics
- Finance
- Accounting
ABSTRACT
The joint determination of capital structure and investment risk is examined. Optimal capital structure reflects both the tax advantages of debt less default costs (
Risk management is also examined. Hedging permits greater leverage. Even when a firm cannot precommit to hedging, it will still do so. Surprisingly, hedging benefits often are greater when agency costs are low.