The net present value (NPV) of an investment is the present value of its cash inflows minus the present value of its cash outflows. The internal rate of return (IRR) is the discount rate that makes net present value equal to 0.
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b. contrast the NPV rule to the IRR rule, and identify problems associated with the IRR rule;
A company should choose those capital investment processes that maximize shareholder wealth.
<span>The net present value (NPV) of an investment is the present value of its cash inflows minus the present value of its cash outflows. The internal rate of return (IRR) is the discount rate that makes net present value equal to 0.
According to the NPV rule, a company should accept projects where the NPV is positive and reject those in which the NPV is negative. A positive NPV suggests that cash inflows outweigh ca Summary
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