The Size of State and Local Governments ______

question 51

Multiple Choice

The size of state and local governments ______.

• A) has remained the same over time because they perform a limited number of functions
• B) only increased in the most populous states to account for the increased demand for services
• C) is bigger than it ever has been as a result of the nationalizing thrust of the New Deal
• D) have shrunk dramatically as the federal government provides many more services than state and local governments

Recognize the importance of cash flow timing and its effect on project viability through the payback method.

Understand the principles and applications of the Net Present Value (NPV) and Equivalent Annual Annuity (EAA) method for evaluating projects.

Identify and explain the limitations and advantages of the replacement chain method in capital budgeting.

Calculate and interpret the Internal Rate of Return (IRR), NPV, and Profitability Index (PI) for different projects.

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