Selected methods of evaluation of investment ventures

Abstract

One of the most important factors of economic development are definitely investments. Investments have fundamental consequences in strategy of each entity, which wants to survive in its area of activity. They determine the progress, modernity and dynamism. Investments are important due to several determinants. For example: they require quite a lot of money, that is why we should choose sensible source of financing. They also refer to important decision areas both in the matter of choosing an effective variant of a project and distinguishing centers of responsibility. The decisions are exposed to analysis and their effectiveness is evaluated, while different methods are used, which are diversified into simple and complex ones. The article is dedicated to an investment and its relevant terminology. Particular attention has been paid to its definition and main types of investment. The idea of assessment of efficiency of an investment project has also been discussed here - that is the economic calculation efficiency.