The Duality of Financial Leverage
A firm decides to finance a new project primarily with borrowed funds instead of using its own capital. Explain why this strategy is often described as a 'double-edged sword'. In your explanation, describe the mechanism through which both positive and negative outcomes are magnified for the firm's owners.
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