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Economics

Net Present Value (NPV)

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NPV is calculated by subtracting the initial investment from the present value of all future cash flows, using a discount rate that reflects the opportunity cost of capital.

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Imagine you have $100 today. Would you rather keep it or invest it to get more money later? That’s the heart of net present value.