Respuesta :
Answer:
A firm's target capital structure should minimize the weighted average cost of capital.
The correct answer is D
Explanation:
The maximization of earnings per share does not determine the optimal capital structure of a firm.
The minimization of cost of equity indicates that a firm pays a lower return to common stockholders. It does not impact on a firm's capital structure.
The minimization of weighted average cost of capital impacts on the target capital structure of a company because it maximizes the value of a firm. It determines a firm's target capital structure. This situation is referred to as optimal capital structure.
The minimization of cost of debt only reduces the return offered by a firm to debenture holders. It does not determine a firm's target capital structure.