Advanced Chemical Engineering Science
Net present value (NPV) is a financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a specific period of time. It helps in evaluating the profitability of an investment or project by assessing whether the expected returns exceed the costs, thereby guiding decision-making in capital investments and resource allocation.
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