If a Typical U

question 79

Multiple Choice

If a typical U.S. company uses the same discount rate to evaluate all projects, the firm will most likely become

• A) Riskier over time, and its value will decline.
• B) Riskier over time, and its value will rise.
• C) Less risky over time, and its value will rise.
• D) Less risky over time, and its value will decline.
• E) There is no reason to expect its risk position or value to change over time as a result of its use of a single discount rate.

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Lex Talionis

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Retribution

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