As It Relates to R&D, the Expected-Rate-Of-Return Curve, R

question 7

Multiple Choice

As it relates to R&D, the expected-rate-of-return curve, r,

• A) usually slopes upward.
• B) shows the cost of financing various levels of R&D.
• C) varies in location depending on the location of the interest-rate cost-of-funds curve, i.
• D) represents the marginal benefit element in the MB = MC decision framework.

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