Practice mode Finance

Why is the effect of inflation on present value important?

Correct answer C. It reduces the real value of cash flows received in the future

Explanation

Inflation erodes purchasing power, so a given sum received in future buys less than it would today. Discounting must allow for this fall in the real value of future cash flows.

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