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Net Present Value (NPV) Calculator

Calculates the net present value of a project with uniform annual cash flows and an optional terminal value. Use it to decide whether a capital investment creates or destroys value in today's dollars.

Initial Investment ($)

Annual Cash Flow ($)

Discount Rate (WACC) (%)

Project Duration (years)

Terminal Value ($)

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Economics

Cost-Benefit Analysis Calculator

Evaluate whether a project is financially worthwhile by computing its Net Present Value (NPV) and benefit-cost ratio. Ideal for public policy, capital investment, and infrastructure project decisions.

Initial Costs ($)

Annual Benefits ($)

Annual Operating Costs ($)

Project Life (years)

Discount Rate (%)

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Key differences

	Net Present Value (NPV) Calculator	Cost-Benefit Analysis Calculator
Category	Economics	Economics
Inputs required	5	5
Result	Net Present Value ($)	Net Present Value ($)
What it does	Calculates the net present value of a project with uniform annual cash flows and an optional terminal value. Use it to decide whether a capital investment creates or destroys value in today's dollars.	Evaluate whether a project is financially worthwhile by computing its Net Present Value (NPV) and benefit-cost ratio. Ideal for public policy, capital investment, and infrastructure project decisions.