Which of the below statements is false about real options? A. Real options increase firm value B.Investing in a project can be priced as an American call option C.Abandoning a project can be priced as an American put option D.Growth options have no impact on the market value of the firm

Which of the below statements is false about real options? A. Real options increase firm value B.Investing in a project can be priced as an American call option C.Abandoning a project can be priced as an American put option D.Growth options have no impact on the market value of the firm

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A. Real options increase firm value

B.Investing in a project can be priced as an American call option

C.Abandoning a project can be priced as an American put option

D.Growth options have no impact on the market value of the firm

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