A Firm Will Maximize the Present Value of Future Profits

question 8

Multiple Choice

A firm will maximize the present value of future profits by maximizing current profits when the:

• A) growth rate in profits is constant.
• B) growth rate in profits is larger than the interest rate.
• C) interest rate is larger than the growth rate in profits and both are constant.
• D) growth rate and interest rate are constant and equal.

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