Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/43424 
Year of Publication: 
2007
Series/Report no.: 
Economic Analysis Working Papers No. 2007,12
Publisher: 
Colegio de Economistas de A Coruña, A Coruña
Abstract: 
We show that project evaluation should be based on free cash flows at nominal prices. We present a case where the results from the constant price method are biased upwards and there is a risk to accept bad projects. It is a widespread practice to evaluate projects at constant prices. With an example presented in the training on economic regulation of public utilities developed by the World Bank Institute we asses that methodology. We show an overvaluation of 21% when compared with the current prices methodology and using a correct Weighted Average Cost of Capital, WACC.
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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