The Input-Substitution Effect Decreases the Labor Input Per Unit of Output

question 144

Multiple Choice

The input-substitution effect decreases the labor input per unit of output while the output effect

• A) decreases the price of the output.
• B) decreases the total output.
• C) increases the price of the output.
• D) increases the total output.

Understand the importance of risk adjustment in capital budgeting and the use of appropriate discount rates.

Relate the concept of risk aversion from portfolio theory to capital budgeting decisions.

Evaluate the value of rough estimates of probability distribution of project NPV or IRR over point estimates.

Understand and apply scenario and decision tree analysis in capital budgeting.

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