Growth Can Be Reconciled with the Goal of Maximizing Firm

question 11

Multiple Choice

Growth can be reconciled with the goal of maximizing firm value:

• A) because greater growth always adds to value.
• B) because growth must be an outcome of decisions that maximize NPV.
• C) because growth and wealth maximization are the same.
• D) because growth of any type cannot decrease value.

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