Monday, 25 January 2016

HOW AN INCREASE IN THE DISCOUNT RATE AFFECT THE NET PRESENT VALUE OF AN INVESTMENT PROJECT.

Q: How an increase in the discount rate affect the net present value of an investment project, holding other parameters as constants?


A: The discount rate is equal to the firms cost of capital. The higher the cost of capital, the more expensive the investment and the lower the present value of expected future cash flows. Subsequently, an increase in the discount rate will result in a decline in the net present value.

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