This portfolio of capital raising products provides a firm the flexibility to choose its optimal gearing ratio, and mix of dividends and debt service. From a saver’s (or investor’s) perspective, a broad portfolio choice of debt and equity products is also desirable.
If we are able to provide goods and services that meet potential demand, sales will increase and consequently productivity will rise. While discussions of “productivity” typically refer to producing existing products efficiently, unlocking potential demand and establishing the necessary supply system also raises productivity.