Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Because real options allow a decision maker to choose the most attractive alternative after new information has been learned, the presence of real options adds value to an investment opportunity.
• B) To make an investment decision correctly, the value of embedded real options must be included in the decision-making process.
• C) A key distinction between a real option and a financial option is that real options, and the underlying assets on which they are based, are often traded in competitive markets.
• D) We can compute the value of the real option by comparing the expected profit without the real option to the value with the option.

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Definitions:

Going-Private Transactions

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Incumbent Management

The current team or individual responsible for managing and making key decisions in an organization.

Diversification

An investment strategy that reduces risk by allocating investments among various financial instruments, industries, or other categories.

Corporate Governance

The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a firm is directed and controlled.