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The traditional theory of optimal capital structure states that firms trade off corporate...

The traditional theory of optimal capital structure states that firms trade off corporate interest tax shields against the possible costs of financial distress due to borrowing. What does this theory predict about the relationship between book profitability and target book debt ratios? Is the theory’s prediction consistent with the facts?

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