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\nThis video explains the investment appraisal measure of payback periods and how to evaluate it. The video discusses the limitations of payback periods and how they can emphasize the timing of cash flows, rather than the profitability of...\nThis video explains the investment appraisal measure of payback periods and how to evaluate it. The video discusses the limitations of payback periods and how they can emphasize the timing of cash flows, rather than the profitability of an investment project. The example of two investment projects is used to demonstrate this limitation. The video also discusses how the focus on short-term goals can create a short-termism attitude in businesses. The advantages and disadvantages of payback periods are discussed, and the video concludes with a reminder to consider multiple appraisal measures when assessing investment projects.\n
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5:28
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Higher Ed
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Social Studies & History
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\nKnowMo Business\n\n
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2018
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English
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business, periods, profit, years, terms
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a-level, section, quant, methods, 2.1.3, evaluating, payback, investment project, lecture video, cash flows, initial outlay, initial cost, pay back, large emphasis, payback periods, investment, projects, project, limitation, return, profitable, year, period, taking, timing, profitability, important, invest, potentially, simple, approach, £1 million
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