Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Valuing of Costs

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the valuing of costs and benefits is NOT correct?

• A)The first step in evaluating a project is to identify its costs and benefits.
• B)In the absence of competitive markets,we can use one-sided prices to determine exact cash values.
• C)Competitive market prices allow us to calculate the value of a decision without worrying about the tastes or opinions of the decision maker.
• D)Because competitive markets exist for most commodities and financial assets,we can use them to determine cash values and evaluate decisions in most situations.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue Product

The increased earnings resulting from the utilization of one more unit of an input or resource in production.

Market Wage

The prevailing pay rate for work of a specific nature in a particular geographic area, determined by the supply and demand for labor.

Residential Use

The utilization of property or land for living purposes, such as houses or apartments, as opposed to commercial or industrial use.

Commercial Use

The utilization of something for business purposes or in a commercial setting, often involving profit generation.