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The real options approach to valuation - Haskayne School of Business

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Analysis <strong>of</strong> R&D projects is a very difficult investment problem • Takes a long *me <strong>to</strong> complete • Uncertainty about costs <strong>of</strong> development and *me <strong>to</strong> comple*on • High probability <strong>of</strong> failure (for technical or economic reasons) • Drug requires approval by the FDA • Uncertainty about level and dura*on <strong>of</strong> future cash flows • Abandonment op*on is very valuable

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