Interactive Demo
NPV Interactive Visualizer
NPV Interactive Visualizer is a free, interactive learning demo from the Finance Theory I course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Incremental After-Tax Cash Flows, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Profitability Index, Depreciation Tax Shield. Play with it directly in your browser — it features 5 sliders and a live visual canvas. This demo lives in the “Capital Budgeting and Corporate Investment” section of the course.
How to use this demo
- Drag the “Initial Outlay”, “Annual Cash Flow”, “Project Life” sliders to change the inputs and watch the result update live.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- Incremental After-Tax Cash Flows
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- Profitability Index
- Depreciation Tax Shield
- Project Beta
Frequently asked questions
What does the NPV Interactive Visualizer demo do?
Practical application of valuation techniques to corporate decision-making and project evaluation. NPV Interactive Visualizer turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.
What Finance Theory I concept does NPV Interactive Visualizer teach?
Practical application of valuation techniques to corporate decision-making and project evaluation. It focuses on Incremental After-Tax Cash Flows, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Profitability Index, Depreciation Tax Shield, Project Beta from the “Capital Budgeting and Corporate Investment” section.
What can I control in NPV Interactive Visualizer?
The “Initial Outlay”, “Annual Cash Flow”, “Project Life” sliders change the key inputs. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does NPV Interactive Visualizer fit into the Finance Theory I course?
Finance Theory I provides a rigorous introduction to the fundamental principles of modern financial economics and investment management. The course focuses on the valuation of financial assets, the relationship between… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Capital Budgeting and Corporate Investment” section. Open the full Finance Theory I course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/finance-theory-i-5c23d6da-c239-4628-9b1d-fb3539a0c893 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using NPV Interactive Visualizer?
You'll build intuition for Incremental After-Tax Cash Flows, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Profitability Index, Depreciation Tax Shield, Project Beta — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on Finance Theory I alone.
From the Finance Theory I course
This interactive demo is part of the Capital Budgeting and Corporate Investment section. Explore the full Finance Theory I course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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