How Are Research and Development Costs Treated for Financial Reporting

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Short Answer

How are research and development costs treated for financial reporting and for economic value added (EVA) calculations?

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Definitions:

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Rate of Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, eroding purchasing power.

1980s

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Recession

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