Laurel, Inc., has debt outstanding with a coupon rate of 5.8 % and a yield to maturity of 6.8 %. Its tax rate is 25 %. What is Laurel's effective (after-tax) cost of debt? g

Which of the following is a competitive benefit experienced by the first mover firm in an industry? a. the first mover will be able to achieve a less steep learning curve. b. the first mover will be able to reduce the switching costs. c. the first mover will not have to patent its products or technology. d. the first mover will be able to reduce costs through economies of scale.