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480: Why approve investments with negative returns? (Strategy Skills classics)

The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving

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Understanding Investment Portfolios: The Case for Accepting Short-Term Losses

This chapter explores the complexities of investment decisions in government-funded projects, highlighting how some individual investments may yield negative returns yet still foster overall economic growth. The emphasis is on understanding the broader portfolio impact and justifying certain losses for the sake of long-term gains.

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