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Notes from the recitations are provided here.
Recitation 1
Introduction to Spreadsheets (PDF)
Introduction to Spreadsheets (XLS)
Recitation 2
Panama Wrap-Up (PDF)
Recitation 4
Intro to Time-Value of Money (PDF)
Intro to Time-Value of Money (XLS)
Shows non-uniform cash flow for cruise terminal example and clarification of nominal/effective rates.
Recitation 5
Quiz Review (PDF)
Term Project Preparation (PDF)
Follow-Up Details (PDF - 2.3 MB)
Includes more details on "Choosing a discount rate", grading considerations for pset#2, and past term project examples.