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Optimal Investment and Financial Strategies under Tax-Rate Uncertainty

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  • Fedele Alessandro

    (University of Brescia, Piazza del Mercato, 15,Brescia BS, Italy)

  • Vergalli Sergio

    (University of Brescia, Piazza del Mercato, 15,Brescia BS, Italy)

  • Panteghini Paolo M.

    (University of Brescia, Piazza del Mercato, 15,Brescia BS, Italy)

Abstract

In this paper, we apply a real-option model to study the effects of tax-rate uncertainty on a firm’s decision. In doing so, we depart from the relevant literature, which focuses on fully equity-financed investment projects. By letting a representative firm borrow optimally, we show that debt finance not only encourages investment activities but can also substantially mitigate the effect of tax-rate uncertainty on investment timing.

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  • Fedele Alessandro & Vergalli Sergio & Panteghini Paolo M., 2011. "Optimal Investment and Financial Strategies under Tax-Rate Uncertainty," German Economic Review, De Gruyter, vol. 12(4), pages 438-468, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:germec:v:12:y:2011:i:4:p:438-468
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0475.2010.00529.x
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    • H2 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue

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