The Discount Rate Utilized in Public Sector Budgeting Performs the Functions

question 5

Multiple Choice

The discount rate utilized in public sector budgeting performs the functions of:

• A) allocating funds between the public and private sectors
• B) allocating funds between present consumption and investment (i.e.,future consumption)
• C) allocating funds between debt and equity securities
• D) a and b only
• E) none of the above

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