A Problem with Estimating the Cost of Capital for a Project

question 16

Multiple Choice

A problem with estimating the cost of capital for a project using the CAPM derived from market data is that:

• A)the estimate for standard deviation is not obtainable.
• B)a value for the risk-free rate of interest is not available.
• C)it is not possible to estimate systematic risk from market data.
• D)individual investment projects are not traded on a stock exchange.

Understand the concept of cognitive dissonance and its implications on attitude change.

Recognize the role of effort justification in valuing personal experiences and decisions.

Identify the effects of role playing and induced compliance on changing personal attitudes.

Analyze the impact of post-decisional conflict on attitudes and behaviors.

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