In Some Industries,competitive Dynamics Eventually Drive Long-Run Projections of the Future

question 53

Multiple Choice

In some industries,competitive dynamics eventually drive long-run projections of the future returns earned by the firm to an equilibrium level equal to the long-run expected cost of equity capital in the firm.At that point,a firm can be expected to earn ____________ residual income in the future.

• A) increasing
• B) zero.
• C) decreasing
• D) There is not enough information to answer this question

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Definitions:

Unpredictable Demand

Demand characterized by high variability and challenging to forecast accurately, often influenced by external factors and trends.

Low Cost Countries

Countries with lower labor and production costs, making them attractive locations for manufacturing and sourcing components.

Safety Inventory

Extra stock kept on hand to guard against uncertainty in demand or supply and prevent stockouts.

Uncertain Demand

Refers to situations where future customer demand for a product or service is unclear or difficult to predict.