As the Interest Rate Increases, the Present Value of Future

question 52

True/False

As the interest rate increases, the present value of future sums decreases, so firms will find fewer investment projects profitable.

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Perpetuity

An annuity that pays a constant amount to an investor at regular periods forever.

Discount Rate

The rate of interest applied in the evaluation of discounted cash flows to calculate the current value of future cash movements.

Perpetuity

A financial instrument that pays a fixed amount of income indefinitely, with no end date.

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