For Two Substitutes in Production,if the Scale Effect Dominates

question 19

Multiple Choice

For two substitutes in production,if the scale effect dominates,

• A) then the inputs are gross complements.
• B) then the inputs are gross substitutes.
• C) then the inputs could be either gross complements or gross substitutes.
• D) then the inputs cannot be used at the same time.

Understand the concept of present value and how to calculate it in the context of leasing versus buying decisions.

Grasp the impact of depreciation, including straight-line and MACRS, on tax shields and cash flows.

Differentiate between operating leases and financial leases and understand their characteristics.

Identify the factors affecting the net advantage to leasing (NAL) and how to compute it.

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