Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The relative proportions of debt, equity, and other securities that a firm has outstanding constitute its capital structure.
• B) The most common choices are financing through equity alone and financing through a combination of debt and equity.
• C) A project's net present value (NPV) represents the value to the new investors of a firm created by the project.
• D) When corporations raise funds from outside investors, they must choose which type of security to issue.

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Definitions:

Natural Resources

Elements found in the natural environment such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile soil, which can be harnessed for economic profits.

Long-Run Aggregate Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the overall price level and the total output a economy can produce when all resources are fully employed, assuming no changes in technology or resource availability.

Technological Breakthrough

Sudden, significant progress or innovation in technology that dramatically changes industries or societies.

Energy Prices

Energy prices refer to the cost of primary sources of energy such as oil, natural gas, coal, and renewable sources, which can fluctuate based on supply, demand, geopolitical factors, and other variables.