Using Ending Balances for the Investment Base in Computing Return

question 74

Multiple Choice

Using ending balances for the investment base in computing return on investment (ROI) might encourage managers to acquire assets:

• A) early in the year and dispose of assets late in the year.
• B) early in the year and dispose of assets early in the year.
• C) late in the year and dispose of assets late in the year.
• D) late in the year and dispose of assets early in the year.

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Definitions:

Simultaneous Equilibrium

A condition in which all markets in an economy are in equilibrium at the same time, reflecting a balance between supply and demand.

Capital Flows

Movements of capital in the form of money or investment from one country to another.

Consumer Preference

The inclination of consumers to favor certain products or services over others, often based on factors like quality, price, or brand.

Partial Equilibrium Analysis

An economic analysis method focusing on the equilibrium of a specific sector or market, ignoring the effects on and from other markets.