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Why is Net Present Value (NPV) one of the most important concepts in finance? When do you think another measure would be more appropriate to use when evaluating projects? Why?

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Why is Net Present Value (NPV) one of the most important concepts in finance? When do you think another measure would be more appropriate to use when evaluating projects? Why?

Why is Net Present Value (NPV) one of the most important concepts in finance? Net Present Value (NPV) is a key tool used in corporate finance to select the best project. The NPV is the difference between the present value of cash inflow/revenue generated and the present value of cash outflow/expenses over the course of the project life cycle. Select the project with a NPV that is positive and don't ...

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