Critiquing an Investment Strategy
An advisor suggests that any investment financed by a loan is a good decision as long as the total income generated is greater than the initial cost of the investment. Critique this advice. Explain why this reasoning is flawed and provide the correct condition required for such an investment to expand an individual's future consumption possibilities.
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