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EMU and the cost of capital

The EMU study by HM Treasury EMU and the cost of capital considers the potential impact of EMU on the cost of capital for UK firms. The cost of capital is an important component of a firm’s investment decision. The study considers the ways in which firms raise capital for investments, focusing on the implications of EMU for the cost of external finance, and what the implications might be for the cost of capital of changes in the structure of UK corporate finance prompted by EMU entry.

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EMU and the cost of capital

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