It Is 2013,and Isaac Is an Incoming College Student

question 42

Multiple Choice

It is 2013,and Isaac is an incoming college student.Sociological research surrounding the data presented in this chart would predict what outcome for Isaac? He will likely:

• A) major in a traditionally female field in order to benefit from minority status.
• B) major in finance or engineering and ultimately out earn his female classmates.
• C) experience equality with women in prestige and income.
• D) take longer to finish his college degree than most of his female peers.

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Definitions:

NPV

Net Present Value, a method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project by discounting future cash flows to their present value.

Cost Of Capital

The rate of return a company must earn on its investment to maintain its market value and attract funds. It represents the cost of a company to secure funds, whether through debt or equity.

Capital Component

One of three sources of capital: debt, preferred stock, or equity.

Required By Investors

Refers to the expectations or conditions that investors demand before committing capital to an investment.