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Time value of money

Compare money across time using compounding, discounting, inflation and present value.

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A pound today and a pound later are not equivalent because today’s pound can earn a return and future cash is uncertain.

A project offers £12,100 in two years or £10,000 now. At a 10% annual required return the present values are equal before risk and tax.

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