In the Case of a Good That Has No Exclusion

question 73

Multiple Choice

In the case of a good that has no exclusion and no rivalry,private markets fail because

• A) of free-ridership.
• B) this is a natural monopoly.
• C) profit is driven down to zero.
• D) the quantity produced will exceed the social optimum.

Understand the difference between a project's expected return (IRR) and a firm's cost of capital.

Comprehend the concept and elements of a firm's capital structure.

Grasp the significance of the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and how it is calculated.

Appreciate the role of debt and equity in affecting a firm's cost of capital.

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