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Discount-rate present-value explorer
Explore how timing and the annual discount rate change present value. Synthetic teaching example—no patient data.
Result
Formula: PV = Xt ÷ (1 + r)t
Comparison
| Rate | Discount factor | Present value |
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Rates are methodological inputs, not universal constants. Use the applicable jurisdictional guidance and report sensitivity analyses. Discounting is not the same as inflation adjustment.