The initial cost of constructing a permanent dam (i.e., a dam that is expected to last forever)

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The initial cost of constructing a permanent dam (i.e., a dam that is expected to last forever) is $425 million. The annual net benefits will depend on the amount of rainfall: $18 million in a “dry” year, $29 million in a “wet” year, and $52 million in a “flood” year. Meteorological records indicate that over the last 100 years there have been 86 “dry” years, 12 “wet” years, and 2 “flood” years. Assume the annual benefits, measured in real dollars, begin to accrue at the end of the first year. Using the meteorological records as a basis for prediction, what are the net benefits of the dam if the real discount rate is 5 percent?
Discount Rate
Depending upon the context, the discount rate has two different definitions and usages. First, the discount rate refers to the interest rate charged to the commercial banks and other financial institutions for the loans they take from the Federal...
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Cost Benefit Analysis Concepts and Practice

ISBN: 978-0137002696

4th edition

Authors: Anthony Boardman, David Greenberg, Aidan Vining, David Weimer

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