Suppose a Firm's CFO Thinks That an Externality Is Present

question 52

True/False

Suppose a firm's CFO thinks that an externality is present in a project, but that it cannot be quantified with any precision⎯estimates of its effect would really just be guesses.In this case, the externality should be ignored⎯i.e., not considered at all⎯because if it were considered it would make the analysis appear more precise than it really is.

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Definitions:

Framing

The way an issue is posed; how an issue is framed can significantly affect decisions and judgments.

Framing

The way information is presented or an issue is structured, which can influence perception and decision-making.

Belief Perseverance

The psychological phenomena wherein individuals maintain their beliefs despite facing contradicting evidence or facts.

Representativeness Heuristic

The representativeness heuristic is a mental shortcut that involves judging the likelihood of an event by comparing it to an existing prototype in our minds.