Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If a firm is found guilty of cannibalization in a court of law,then it is judged to have taken unfair advantage of its competitors.Thus,cannibalization is dealt with by society through the antitrust laws.
• B) If a firm is found guilty of cannibalization in a court of law,then it is judged to have taken unfair advantage of its customers.Thus,cannibalization is dealt with by society through the antitrust laws.
• C) If cannibalization exists,then the cash flows associated with the project must be increased to offset these effects.Otherwise,the calculated NPV will be biased downward.
• D) If cannibalization is determined to exist,then this means that the calculated NPV if cannibalization is considered will be higher than the NPV if this effect is not recognized.
• E) Cannibalization,as described in the text,is a type of externality that is not against the law,and any harm it causes is done to the firm itself.

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