An Environmental Footprint Refers to the

question 52

Multiple Choice

An environmental footprint refers to the

• A)effect of a polluting factory on the environment.
• B)degree of resource depletion per year in the world.
• C)impact that each person makes on the environment.
• D)degradation of the ecosystem in a 100 year period.

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Definitions:

Profitability Index

A calculation used to assess the desirability of an investment, defined as present value of future cash flows divided by initial investment.

Net Present Value

Net Present Value (NPV) is a financial measurement that calculates the current value of expected future cash flows from an investment, adjusted for time and interest.

Average Accounting Return

A financial ratio that calculates the average annual income from an investment compared to its initial cost.

Required Rate Of Return

The minimum return an investor expects to receive on an investment, taking into account its risk level.