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Discount rate evaluation in the investment projects of the public sector

Available online: 7 September 2011

Subject Heading: The investment policy

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The article is devoted the effectiveness evaluation of investment projects in the public sector of economics. A question of comparing costs and benefits for a society arising in the different time is analyzed. The method of consumption equivalent which is relevant for short-term and medium-term public sector projects in Russia is suggested. This rate can also be used as a hurdle rate for the investment projects which are not worthwhile.

Keywords: investment projects, net present value of social benefits, social discount rate, method of consumption equivalent

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