In the context of Modigliani-Miller Propositions concerning capital structure, consider the following statements regarding the impact of leverage on a firm's value:
Statement 1: In a world with no taxes, the value of a leveraged firm is equal to the value of an unleveraged firm.
Statement 2: When corporate taxes are considered, leveraging a firm increases its overall value due to the tax shield provided by debt financing.
Statement 3: The presence of bankruptcy costs and agency costs negates the benefits gained from a tax shield in a leveraged firm.
Based on Modigliani-Miller Theorem, which of the following statements is CORRECT?