Objective vs. Subjective. While it may not seem intuitive, the battle of objective vs. subjective decision making often makes an appearance in investing. Subjective refers to personal perspectives, feelings, or opinions entering the decision making process. Objective refers to the elimination of subjective perspectives ...
The Purchaser Value Network (PVN) is an initiative of and for purchasers that aims to accelerate the adoption of high value healthcare delivery and payment models through policy advocacy, education and purchaser engagement. The current healthcare system is not optimally designed to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
DEFINITION of 'Present Value-PV'. The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return. Future cash flows are discounted at the discount rate, and the higher the discount rate, the lower the present value of the future cash flows. Determining the appropriate discount rate is the key to properly valuing future cash flows, whether they be earnings or obligations. Also referred to as discounted value.