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Will You Be Writing Off Your Investment in Egypt?

Harvard Business Review

Foreign subsidiaries can expect local sales to fall and distribution channels to come to a halt, with depressing consequences for the bottom line. Anyone who has had to make the argument for an investment knows the basic tool involved: a Net Present Value (NPV) calculation.

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How to Improve Your Finance Skills (Even If You Hate Numbers)

Harvard Business Review

But having a grasp of terms like EBITDA and net present value are important no matter where you sit on the org chart. The Refresher: Net Present Value. Next time you're deciding about a big investment, NPV can help you make a more informed decision. What if costs go down or up? Related Video.

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Stop Focusing on Profitability and Go for Growth

Harvard Business Review

In these circumstances, strategies that generate faster growth create more value for most companies than those that improve profit margins. The Refresher: Net Present Value. Next time you're deciding about a big investment, NPV can help you make a more informed decision. Related Video.

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