The opportunity cost of capital for average risk project

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Most investments involve a certain level of risk. Risk can affect the return on an asset or a portfolio. Measuring risk will help determine the expected return on an investment. Discuss the concept of risk and how it is measured. Explain how a financial manager can estimate the opportunity cost of capital for an average risk project.

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