The federal government is considering an investment that would cost $25 billion in construction costs today (this year), but would reduce spending by $2 billion in each of the next 15 years. Suppose future values are discounted at a rate of 4 percent. a. What is the present value of the $2 billion annual savings from the project? b. should the government finance this project? Briefly explain.

The federal government is considering an investment that would cost $25 billion in construction costs today (this year), but would reduce spending by $2 billion in each of the next 15 years. Suppose future values are discounted at a rate of 4 percent. a. What is the present value of the $2 billion annual savings from the project? b. should the government finance this project? Briefly explain.

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Chapter11: Capital Budgeting Decisions

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