alleryStart learning →Pecking order theory says firms first prefer to finance investments with
Abank term loans
Bnew share issues
Cdebenture issues
Dretained earnings
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. retained earnings
Internal funds come first, before any external debt or equity is raised.
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