The social rate of discount is currently 10 percent. This implies that:

a. all government projects will yield a 10-percent return.
b. the opportunity cost of funds for all government projects is 10 percent.
c. more capital-intensive projects will be ranked over less capital-intensive projects.
d. the opportunity cost of funds for all government projects is 20 percent.


b. the opportunity cost of funds for all government projects is 10 percent.

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