Why Is a Cost-Benefit Analysis of a Highway Difficult to Conduct

question 69

Multiple Choice

Why is a cost-benefit analysis of a highway difficult to conduct

• A)Analysts cannot estimate the explicit cost of a project that has not been completed.
• B)Analysts are unlikely to have access to costs on similar projects.
• C)Analysts are not able to consider the opportunity cost of resources.
• D)Analysts do not have a price with which to judge the value of the highway.

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Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

The total return expected on a bond if it is held until the date it matures, including all interest payments and the repayment of the principal.

Annual Interest

The amount of money earned or paid on an investment or loan over a one-year period, expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Coupon Rate

Coupon rate is the annual interest rate paid by a bond, expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value, and is a critical factor in determining the bond's yield.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock, representing the amount to be returned to the holder at maturity, or a nominal value for stock.