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In an inflationary environment which is the correct way of calculating net present value (NPV)?
Suggested Answer: A
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27 comments · newest first
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Gearldine
10 months ago
Wait, are we really ignoring inflation with D?
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Rosendo
10 months ago
C sounds wrong to me.
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Janet
10 months ago
I think B makes more sense.
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Maira
11 months ago
A is the way to go!
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Merissa
11 months ago
Not sure about A, seems too simplistic.
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Dusti
11 months ago
I feel like option D is definitely wrong since excluding inflation doesn’t make sense in an inflationary environment. But I’m stuck between A and B.
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Pamela
11 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think using real cash flows with a nominal discount rate was mentioned, which makes me consider option C.
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Joanne
12 months ago
I remember something about adjusting for inflation, but I’m not sure if that means using a real discount rate or not. Maybe B is the right choice?
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Theresia
12 months ago
I think we should use nominal cash flows with a nominal discount rate, so I’m leaning towards option A. It seems straightforward.
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Orville
12 months ago
I think the key here is to forecast the cash flows including the impact of inflation, and then use a real discount rate. That way, you're accounting for the effects of inflation on the cash flows themselves. Option B seems like the best approach.
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Alexia
1 year ago
I'm a little confused on the difference between nominal and real cash flows and discount rates. Is it better to use one or the other in an inflationary situation? I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Frederic
1 year ago
Option B sounds right to me. Adjusting the cash flows for inflation and then using a real discount rate makes the most sense in an inflationary environment. I feel pretty confident about this one.
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Carin
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know we need to account for inflation, but I'm not totally clear on whether we should use nominal or real cash flows and discount rates. I'll have to review my notes on this topic again.
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Leana
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the correct answer is B. Forecasting the cash flows including the effect of inflation and then using a real discount rate. That's the standard way to handle NPV calculations in an inflationary environment.
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Reita
1 year ago
I'm just glad they didn't ask about the impact of hyperinflation on NPV. That's a whole different can of worms!
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Mertie
1 year ago
Right? Glad they stuck to inflation basics!
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Rebecka
1 year ago
Totally agree! NPV calculations are tough enough.
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Leeann
1 year ago
Honestly, this question is giving me a headache. Can we just go with the answer that has the most jargon? That's usually the right one, right?
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Johna
1 year ago
Option B makes the most sense to me. Inflation can have a significant impact on cash flows, so we need to account for that in the calculation. Plus, using a real discount rate will give us a more accurate NPV.
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Leslee
1 year ago
I agree, option B is the way to go. Inflation can really affect the cash flows.
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Lillian
1 year ago
I see your point, but I still think B is the best approach.
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Joana
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about that. Wouldn't it be easier to just use the nominal cash flows and a nominal discount rate? That way, we don't have to worry about forecasting inflation.
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Jacob
1 year ago
I think D makes more sense, excluding the effect of inflation.
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Lezlie
1 year ago
I think option B is the correct way to calculate NPV in an inflationary environment. Forecasting the cash flows with the effect of inflation and using a real discount rate seems like the most logical approach.
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Barney
1 year ago
But doesn't using real cash flows and a nominal discount rate account for inflation?
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Lillian
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it's C.
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Barney
1 year ago
I think the correct way is B.