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In a WACC calculation, why is it necessary to use the market value of debt rather than its book value?
- Because the tax shield is only based on the market value of debt.
- Because market value reflects the current cost of issuing new debt to finance projects.
- Because book value is always higher than market value due to depreciation.
- Because market value is easier to obtain from the balance sheet.
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