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Critically identify the business most relevant capital budgeting decisions (consider the last 5 years) for amazon, the chosen method of financing in amazon, and the valuation technique used in amazon. Critically explain the relevance of the capital investment decisions and

Critically identify the business most relevant capital budgeting decisions (consider the last 5 years) for amazon, the chosen method of financing in amazon, and the valuation technique used in amazon.

Critically explain the relevance of the capital investment decisions and their long-term strategy for sustainability.

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One of the most significant capital budgeting decisions made by Amazon in the last five years was its investment in expanding its fulfillment network View the full answer


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