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Economics

Net Present Value (NPV)

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A positive NPV means an investment is expected to generate more value than its cost, after accounting for the time value of money—making it the gold standard for investment decisions.

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Would you rather have $100 today or $110 a year from now? The answer isn't obvious—it depends on what that $100 could earn in the meantime. This puzzle lies at the heart of Net Present Value.