It has been suggested that plant and equipment couldbe replaced more quickly if depreciation rates forincome tax and accounting purposes were substantiallyincreased. As a result, business operationswould receive the benefit of more modern and moreefficient plant facilities. Discuss the merits of thisproposition.

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