Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A) In general, money today is worth more than money in one year.
• B) We define the risk-free interest rate, r_f, for a given period as the interest rate at which money can be borrowed or lent without risk over that period.
• C) We refer to (1 - r_f) as the interest rate factor for risk-free cash flows.
• D) For most financial decisions, costs and benefits occur at different points in time.

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Definitions:

Existing patterns

Pre-established modes or paths of action that are typically followed within an organization or society.

Bounded rationality

A concept that human decision-making is limited by available information, cognitive limitations, and time constraints, leading to satisficing rather than optimal decisions.

Behavioral decision theory

A theoretical approach that studies the psychological factors influencing individuals' decision-making processes.

Potential investment

Refers to the opportunity to allocate resources, typically financial, into projects, assets, or ventures, with the expectation of generating a beneficial return over time.