The traditional investment decision methods, represented by Net Present Value method, compare the present values of expected income and cost stream to decide.

传统投资决策方法以净现值法为代表，通过比较预期收入流和费用流的现值来进行决策。

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In both cases what really makes the entity valuable and successful is the very special way the intangibles and tangible assets come together to generate a present value of future net income.

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