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Why is it important to use market values rather than book values when determining the weighted-average cost of capital?


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Level of Technology

The current state of technological advancement and capability within a society or industry, impacting productivity and efficiency.

Output Per Worker

The average production or number of goods and services produced by an individual worker within a certain period.

Capital Cost Allowance

A tax deduction in some jurisdictions for depreciation of assets, reflecting the wear and tear or obsolescence of physical assets.

Declining Balance

A method of calculating depreciation for an asset, whereby the asset loses value at a decreasing rate over time.

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