Stages Parameters
Parameter | Definition | Unit | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
Stage Name | The name of the stage; each name must be unique. | – | – |
Stage Length | The duration of the stage in years. | Years | – |
Order | The chronological order of the stage. | – | – |
Interest Rate | The interest rate reflects the percentage paid for borrowing money through an amortized loan. It can also be used to discount future cash flows and reflects the opportunity cost of capital. This rate is used along with the inflation rate to calculate the discount rate. | Percentage | 0 |
Inflation Rate | The inflation rate indicates the expected annual increase in prices, which is used along with the interest rate to calculate the discount rate. | Percentage | 0 |