If a Technological Advance Expands Output and Requires a Smaller

question 201

Multiple Choice

If a technological advance expands output and requires a smaller investment in capital goods, this technological advance

• A)is capital-using.
• B)must involve nonfinancial investment.
• C)is capital-saving.
• D)must pertain to the infrastructure.

Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant costs in project evaluation, including understanding sunk and opportunity costs.

Identify the elements necessary for initial outlay and working capital considerations in project analysis.

Comprehend the application of basic capital budgeting principles, such as the treatment of financing costs and tax implications.

Appreciate the complexity of estimating cash flows and the errors prone to this process.

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