25.7 - Factors Affecting Capital Budgeting Decisions
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What is the cost of capital?
💡 Hint: Think about what companies need to earn on their investments.
Why is understanding risk important in capital budgeting?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of poor investment decisions.
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What does the cost of capital represent in capital budgeting?
💡 Hint: Focus on the concept of 'return' in capital budgeting.
True or False: Higher expected returns automatically make a project more attractive.
💡 Hint: Consider what increases project risk means for investments.
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A firm decides to invest in a new technology project without conducting risk analysis or considering the expected return. Describe possible consequences.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what neglecting risk might mean for financial health.
Consider a project with a high expected return but also a significant legal hurdle. Analyze the decision-making process for capital budgeting.
💡 Hint: Think about how legality and risk inform each other in investment decisions.
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