In evaluating the required rate of return for equity financing of a capital project, the Beta value is
A) the expected rate of growth in a firm's profits.
B) the expected future value of a firm's stock.
C) the volatility in the rate of return on a firm's stock compared with the volatility in the rate of return on a market portfolio of stocks.
D) None of the above
C
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Joss is a marketing consultant. Iris and Daphne are potential customers interested in commissioning Joss to undertake a market survey and compile the findings in a report
Iris is willing to pay $500 for the service while Daphne is willing to pay $800. Suppose that the opportunity cost of Joss's time is $1,200. Assume that Iris and Daphne do not know each other. If the price of the report is $800 per copy A) only Daphne will purchase Joss's services and Joss will undertake the job for her. B) both Iris and Daphne will purchase Joss's services and Joss will undertake the job. C) only Daphne will want to purchase Joss's services but Joss will not be willing to do the work. D) neither Iris nor Daphne will commission the work.
Cindy discovers that when she goes to the beach, she does not have to bring her radio. She can put her blanket near someone who has a radio and listen all day (without having to carry her radio, get sand in her speakers, or buy new batteries). This is an example of:
a. private property abuse. b. external costs. c. a negative externality. d. a positive externality.