
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Alternate Edition
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ISBN: 9780077479459
Author: Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W. Westerfield, Bradford D. Jordan
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.2CTF
Summary Introduction
To discuss: The drawback of the payback method of project analysis.
Introduction:
Capital budgeting is the procedure of allocating money to projects that are worthy. The main aim is to increase the wealth of the shareholders.
Payback method:
The payback period is one of the capital budgeting techniques, which refers to the number of periods needed to get back the actual investment in a project.
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