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Evaluating Lending Strategies
A bank manager states, "To maximize our profits, our primary goal should be to approve loans that generate the highest absolute dollar amount of interest. A loan that returns $5,000 in interest is always better for us than one that returns $4,000." Critically evaluate this manager's strategy. Explain why this approach might not always lead to the most effective use of the bank's capital. In your answer, provide a hypothetical numerical example involving two different loans to illustrate your reasoning.
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