Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The payback method of evaluating capital expenditure projects is very popular because it's easy to calculate and understand. It has severe limitations, however, and ignores many important factors that ...

Companies use several techniques to determine if it makes sense to invest funds in a capital expenditure project. The attractiveness of a capital investment should consider the time value of money, ...