An Increase in the Firm's WACC Will Decrease Projects' NPVs,which

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True/False

An increase in the firm's WACC will decrease projects' NPVs,which could change the accept/reject decision for any potential project.However,such a change would have no impact on projects' IRRs.Therefore,the accept/reject decision under the IRR method is independent of the cost of capital.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

An economic inefficiency arising when there's a failure to attain the free market equilibrium for any product or service.

Monopolist

A market participant that is the sole seller of a product or service, having significant control over its price.

AC

Average Cost; the total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, indicating the cost per unit.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to supply goods for and the actual amount received by them when sold.