Which of the Statements Below Is NOT an Explanation for Why

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements below is NOT an explanation for why punishment fails?

• A)The punishers chosen are usually too mild to be effective.
• B)Its effectiveness is often temporary,depending heavily on the presence of the authority.
• C)Most misbehavior is difficult to punish immediately and punishment works best if it occurs quickly.
• D)Punishment is often administered inappropriately or mindlessly.

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Definitions:

Initial Cost

Initial cost is the total expense incurred to acquire an asset or start a project, including purchase price and all related fees.

Net Present Value (NPV)

A financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time, used to assess the profitability of investments.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of investments, representing the discount rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.

Cost of Capital

The rate of return that a company must pay to its capital providers, including both equity and debt holders, for using their capital in the business.