CORPORATE FINANCE(LL)
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ISBN: 9781260430011
Author: Ross
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 2, Problem 8CQ
Net Working Capital and Capital Spending Could a company’s change in net working capital be negative in a given year? (Hint: Yes.) Explain how this might come about. What about net capital spending?
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CORPORATE FINANCE(LL)
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