Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Positive,as

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a positive,as opposed to normative,statement?

• A)Higher gasoline prices will reduce gasoline consumption.
• B)Equality is more important than efficiency.
• C)Trade restrictions lower our standard of living.
• D)If a nation wants to avoid inflation,it will restrict the growth rate of the quantity of money.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value (NPV)

A method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

The specific rate at which the net present value of a project's cash flows equals zero.

Incremental Cash Flows

Incremental cash flows are the additional cash inflows or outflows expected from a new project or investment when compared to a baseline scenario.

Net Operating Working Capital

The difference between a company's operating current assets and its operating current liabilities, indicating the efficiency and short-term financial health in the company's core operations.