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a. According to these empirical studies, why do MNEs have lower debt ratios than their domestic counterparts? b. According to these empirical studies, why do MNEs have higher betas than their domestic counterparts?

a. According to these empirical studies, why do MNEs have lower debt ratios than their domestic counterparts?

b. According to these empirical studies, why do MNEs have higher betas than their domestic counterparts?

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