Advantages of using the opportunity cost of capital as a discount rate are: a. it is easily understood by most investors. b. it permits direct comparison between projects of the same general risk category. c. it permits risk analysis to be incorporated into policy guidelines. d all of the above.

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Jonathan Farley

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25 October, 20:43

Advantages of using the opportunity cost of capital as a discount rate are: a. it is easily understood by most investors. b. it permits direct comparison between projects of the same general risk category. c. it permits risk analysis to be incorporated into policy guidelines. d all of the above.

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Briana Blanchard · Answer 1

The correct option is D (all of the above)

Explanation:

Opportunity cost is the rate of return which can be earned from the next best alternative investment opportunity with similar risk profile. Also the meaning of opportunity cost doesnt change only the factors do.

This concept is not as simple as it may first appear. The person making the decision must estimate the variability of returns on the alternative investments through the period during which the cash is expected to be used.