Guide to analyzing investment options using TWIGS.

Charles R Blinn; Dietmar W. Rose; Monique L. Belli

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-123

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Guide to analyzing investment options using TWIGS.

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Authors:

Charles R Blinn, Dietmar W. Rose, Monique L. Belli

Year:

1988

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-123

Source:

General Technical Report NC-123. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes methods for analyzing economic return of simulated stand management alternatives in TWIGS. Defines and discusses net present value, equivalent annual income, soil expectation value, and real vs. nominal analyses. Discusses risk and sensitivity analysis when comparing alternatives.

Keywords

economic analysis, simulation, financial uncertainty, sensitivity analysis, risk

Citation

Blinn, Charles R; Rose, Dietmar W.; Belli, Monique L. 1988. Guide to analyzing investment options using TWIGS. General Technical Report NC-123. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station