Archive for November, 2007

Pervasive Developmental Disorder Defined

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Pervasive developmental disorder or PDD refers to groups of five main disorders of development delays that inhibit communication and socialization functions in human beings. Some examples of these include Rett syndrome, autism, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise s specified or PDD-NOS, and Asperger syndrome. Sadly, though parents notice symptoms from infancy to just before age three, there are correlations between suicides, other medical issues, crime and poverty in patients suffering these disorders. Currently there are no known cures or in some cases rhyme or reason for their development. In fact, it is believed that some may be genetic in nature, though others are still yet completely unexplainable.

NPV Defined

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

NPV or net present value is an economic method used to appraise long-term style endevours in the budgeting capital areas, that measures cash flow shortfalls or excesses once they have been achieved. Calculation wise, NPV is equal to the present value of net flow cash. Firms use this to provide future capital that is set to meet current values. It can also determine investment rates for alternative ventures and thus companies can evaluate if the first venture is less or more profitable than alternatives. Investors also utilize NPV calculation to find rates of return when deciding upon a profitable investment. However, a break even result is not favoured.