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Praise for
Capital Structure Decisions
“Dr. Yamini Agarwal presents a logical and compact framework for corpo-
rate decisions on capital structure. Over the last decades there has been an
exponential growth in the number of instruments available to fi nance enter-
prises. The author introduces them clearly, while stressing the importance of
fundamental variables that measure performance. The interplay of economics,
accounting and regulatory issues is highlighted, making their complex relation-
ships accessible to the nonspecialist reader. Defi nitely a useful guide to evaluate
possible choices of capital structure.”
—Giovanni Barone-Adesi, Professor,
University of Lugano, Switzerland
“Concise and profound! Summaries, items, and defi nitions are numerous like
a good dictionary for capital structure; broadly based on H. A. Simon’s (1955)
behavioral decision-making processes, and pertinently and moderately on S. C.
Myers’s (1984); and empirically based on Yamini’s own long, vivid experiences
and education accumulation. I believe that this unique book will have readers
globally, and especially in India.”
—Hideyuki Kamiryo, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor,
Hiroshima Shudo University
“This is an important book, well written and presented and covering key top-
ics for fi nancial decision makers across a range of organisations. This includes
those working in large and medium-sized organisations, those managing dif-
ferent functions, and those offering business support and consultancy in these
situations. Those in smaller organisations will also fi nd value in this book,
enabling entrepreneurs and their teams to make better fi nancial decisions.
Rather than identifying the chief fi nancial offi cer with compliance, he or
she is seen as an active decision maker who enables value creation for stake-
holders through strategic decisions on a fi rm’s capital structure. The book
covers the need to understand the sources and types of funds available to
a fi rm within the context of innovation, risk, and uncertainty. This includes a
review of the company’s traditional, interrelated, and multiple aims together
with the theoretical basis for decision making to enable a more entrepreneurial
approach to new processes of decision making.
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During the current global economic uncertainty, a text evaluating explor-
ing and identifying key stages to enable better fi nancial and business decision
making must be welcome. The need to fully understand risk in this process and
to see this as a way to create value responsibly is clearly indicated. I recommend
this book to those ready to learn how best to create value for their fi rms and
to understand the implications and processes needed to take an enterprising
approach to the role of chief fi nancial offi cer.”
—Lynn Martin, Ph.D., Professor of Entrepreneurship,
ESRC; Third Sector Research Fellow, Elected Fellow, RSA;
Director, Centre for Enterprise; President, Institute of Small
Business and Entrepreneurship; board member,
Women’s Equity International; JMBS
“This book fi lls a gap in the existing literature by providing an integrated
comprehensive discussion of the issues of capital structure. It will be useful
to researchers, academics, practitioners, and students in the areas of fi nance,
fi nancial economics, and business. I strongly recommend this book to all readers
interested in capital structure.”
—Sardar M. N. Islam, Professor,
Victoria University, Australia
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Capital Structure
Decisions
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Capital Structure
Decisions
Evaluating Risk and Uncertainty
YAMINI AGARWAL
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I dedicate this book to my mother
Professor (Dr.) Manju Agarwal
with much appreciation .
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