As compared to firms in other countries, corporations in the U$.$S$.$ tend to:

As compared to firms in other countries, corporations in the U$.$S$.$ tend to:

have a median leverage ratio that$$s equal to the average international median leverage ratio.

underutilize debt.

have relatively high leverage ratios due to the tax benefits gained.

rely less on equity financing than they should.

have extremely high debt$-$equity ratios.