Under Certain Conditions, a Project May Have More Than One

question 39

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Under certain conditions, a project may have more than one IRR.One such condition is when, in addition to the initial investment at time = 0, a negative cash flow (or cost) occurs at the end of the project's life.

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Definitions:

Marginal Tax Rate

The tax rate that applies to the next dollar of taxable income, indicating the percentage of any additional earnings that will be paid in taxes.

Progressive Tax

A tax system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount goes up, making higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income than lower earners.

Government Borrowing

The process by which a government finances its expenditure by borrowing money, typically through issuing bonds.

Public Expenditures

Expenses made by the government for the development, maintenance of public services, and to support economic activities.