An Increase in the Price Level That Is Extremely Rapid

question 65

Multiple Choice

An increase in the price level that is extremely rapid (say 400% per year) is called:

• A) hyperinflation.
• B) inflation.
• C) deflation.
• D) hyperdeflation.

Understand the impact of risk on the cost of capital components and the overall WACC.

Understand the relationship between the returns required by investors and the firm's cost of capital components.

Recognize the significance of market values in calculating the cost of capital over book values.

Know the concept of target capital structure and its relevance to the WACC.

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