Public Investment Appraisal: Social NPV & the Discount Rate
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In this lesson
You appraise Valdoria's regional rail upgrade: net social benefit by year, social NPV at the official discount rate, the benefit-cost ratio and a test at a higher rate.
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- Primary vs Overall Budget Balance Locked
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- Progressive Income Tax: Marginal vs Average Rates with a Bracket Table Locked
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