Discounted cash flow methods such as npv and irr

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Provide an original response to two of the following questions. Then, respond to at least two of your classmates' posts. Posts should consist of short paragraphs (3-4 complete sentences minimum). Aim to create or continue conversation. Posts that are simply basic approvals or agreements of another person's post will not receive credit. Professional writing, full sentences, and proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization, etc. are required in order to receive full credit.

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of discounted cash flow methods such as NPV and IRR?

2. For what kind of development projects might a real options approach be appropriate? For what kind of projects would it be inappropriate?

3. What are some of the reasons that a firm might use both qualitative and quantitative assessments of a project?

4. Identify a particular development project you are familiar with. What kinds of methods do you believe were used to assess the project? What kinds of methods do you believe should have been used to assess the project?

5. Will different methods of evaluating a project typically yield the same conclusions about whether to fund its development? Why or why not?

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