Finance - Investment

Introduction

Investment is crucial for a business if they are to survive for the long-term. However, some investment opportunities are clearly far better than others, so which should a business choose? There are a number of tools available and these all come under the heading of investment appraisal. In this section we look in detail at each of the tools and see which may be appropriate in different circumstances.

Follow the links below to the section you want to look at:

• Explanation - a brief overview of investment appraisal and the tools available.
• Theories - a more detailed look at each of the investment appraisal tools. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each and how do they work?
• Case study - a case study for you to practice the investment appraisal techniques and see how well you have understood them.