In computing the cost of capital, which sources of capital should be considered? Why do firms calculate their weighted average cost of capital?

In computing the cost of capital, which sources of capital should be considered? Why do firms calculate their weighted average cost of capital? As the financial manager for your company, explain how you would use the cost of capital of your firm, or a firm you are familiar with, to determine the required rate of return on investment opportunities. Search the SEU library or the internet for an academic or industry-related article. Select an article that relates to cost of capital and doing business in Saudi Arabia.

For your discussion post, your first step is to summarize the article in two paragraphs describing what you think are the most important points made by the authors (remember to cite the information, as appropriate). For the second step, include the reference listing with a hyperlink to the article. Please note, do not copy the article into your post and limit your summary to two paragraphs. Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy your search.