Suppose Your Economics Professor Has an Extra Copy of Textbook

question 21

Multiple Choice

Suppose your economics professor has an extra copy of textbook that he or she would like to give to a student in the class. Which of the following schemes is the most likely to result in an efficient outcome?

• A)Randomly selecting one student to receive the textbook.
• B)Auctioning off the textbook to the highest bidder.
• C)Letting students take turns using the textbook.
• D)Giving the textbook to the student who has the lowest midterm score.

Distinguish between cash flows and accounting profit in investment appraisal.

Identify and calculate the average investment amount in capital budgeting analysis.

Explain the significance of the hurdle rate and how it is used in investment decisions.

Understand the concepts of capital rationing and post-audit in capital budgeting.

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