The Time Required for a Project to Return Its Investment

question 38

Multiple Choice

The time required for a project to return its investment is the

• A)accounting rate of return.
• B)interest.
• C)net present value.
• D)payback period.

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Definitions:

John Maynard Keynes

A British economist whose theories on the influences of macroeconomic factors on economic output and government interventions shaped modern economics.

Savings

The portion of disposable income not spent on current consumption but set aside for future use, often in a deposit account or as investments.

Investment

The action or process of allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.

Aggregate Demand

The total demand for goods and services within an economy at a given overall price level and in a given time period.