Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The investor's opportunity cost of capital is the best available expected return offered in the market on an investment of comparable risk and term of the cash flows being discounted.
• B)Interest rates we observe in the market will vary based on quoting conventions,the term of investment,and risk.
• C)The opportunity cost of capital is the return the investor forgoes when the investor takes on a new investment.
• D)For a risk-free project,the opportunity cost of capital will typically be greater than the interest rate of U.S.Treasury securities with a similar term.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Outside Opinion

Perspectives or advice coming from individuals not directly involved in a situation or issue.

Pressure To Conform

The social influence that encourages individuals to match their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to group norms.

Groupthink

A phenomenon in social gatherings where the quest for accord or conformity fosters the development of decisions that are unsound or maladaptive.