Why Does the Option to Abandon a Project Have Value

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Essay

Why does the option to abandon a project have value?

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Definitions:

Complementary Good

A good whose demand is increased when the price of another good is decreased, as the two goods are often used together, indicating a positive cross-price elasticity.

Price of Fodder

The cost at which agricultural feed for livestock is bought or sold in the market.

Beef Cattle

Cattle specifically raised for producing beef meat, distinguished from dairy cattle which are raised for milk production.

Supply of Beef

The total amount of beef that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price level.