The drug company Pfizer is considering whether to invest in the development of a new cancer drug.

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The drug company Pfizer is considering whether to invest in the development of a new cancer drug. Development will require an initial investment of $10 million now; beginning one year from now, the drug will generate annual profits of $4 million for three years.

a. If the interest rate is 12%, should Pfizer invest in the development of the new drug? Why or why not?

b. If the interest rate is 8%, should Pfizer invest in the development of the new drug? Why or why not?

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Microeconomics

ISBN: 978-1319098780

5th edition

Authors: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells

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