Technological Progress Implies That

question 7

Multiple Choice

Technological progress implies that

• A) everyone could be better off if gainers compensate losers.
• B) everyone will be better off.
• C) there must be losers.
• D) losers lose more than gainers gain.

Calculate the risk-adjusted NPV of projects using appropriate discount rates and compare different project outcomes.

Understand and explain the certainty equivalent approach and its application in capital budgeting.

Evaluate the applicability and method of pure play and security market line in estimating risk-adjusted returns.

Explain and apply Monte Carlo simulation in capital budgeting projects.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a good or service, computed by dividing the change in total cost by the change in quantity produced.

Moral Hazard

The risk that one party to a contract can change their behavior to the detriment of the other party once the contract has been concluded.

Automobile Driving

The operation and control of a car, including the mastery of various techniques and understanding of road rules for safe transportation.

Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred from producing one more unit of a good or service.