Exhibit 14.10 The Following Questions Are Based on the Information Below

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Essay

Exhibit 14.10
The following questions are based on the information below.
An investor is considering 4 investments, W, X, Y, and Z. The payoff from each investment is a function of the economic climate over the next 2 years. The economy can expand or decline. The following payoff matrix has been developed for the decision problem. The investor has estimated the probability of a declining economy at 80% and an expanding economy at 20%.
-A convenience store chain is considering opening a new store at one of four locations. They have developed the following multi-criteria scoring model for this problem. Complete the table for this problem. What location should they choose based on this information? ​

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Definitions:

Labour

The human effort, whether physical or mental, contributed towards the production of goods or services in an economy.

Capital

Financial assets or resources that individuals or organizations use to fund their operations and invest in their businesses.

New Technology

The latest advancements or innovations in technology that offer improved solutions or efficiency.