Corporate Finance
Net Present Value (NPV) is a financial metric used to assess the profitability of an investment or project by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a specific period. This concept is crucial for evaluating investment decisions, ensuring that future cash flows are appropriately discounted back to their value today, thus allowing comparisons between different projects and investments.
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