Which of the Following Is NOT True of Long-Term Consequences

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of long-term consequences with regard to social traps?

• A) The long-term consequences are often very small.
• B) Individuals are sometimes ignorant of the long-term consequences.
• C) Individuals do not consider the long-term consequences.
• D) The long-term consequences are usually negative.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value, often used in investment appraisal and capital budgeting.

Net Present Value

A financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period.

Investment

The allocation of resources, such as time, money, or effort, in the expectation of future returns, typically involving some degree of risk.

Technologically Obsolete

A state in which a product, service, or method has become outdated due to advances in technology, making it less efficient or desirable compared to newer options.