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Positive (Zero) NPV Projects and the Behavior of Residual Earnings

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This paper analyzes the time‐series behavior of residual earnings as it relates to the existence of positive NPV opportunities (or ‘rents’). The issue is of interest because many recent papers (e.g., Lo and Lys, 1999; and Holthausen and Watts, 2001) have commented on it in the context of the Ohlson (1995) model. The analysis shows that the Ohlson (1995) model allows for positive NPV opportunities, contrary to the frequently made claims.

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  • James A. Ohlson, 2003. "Positive (Zero) NPV Projects and the Behavior of Residual Earnings," Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 30(1‐2), pages 7-16, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:bla:jbfnac:v:30:y:2003:i:1-2:p:7-16
    DOI: 10.1111/1468-5957.00480
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    1. Ohlson, JA & Zhang, XJ, 1998. "Accrual accounting and equity valuation," Journal of Accounting Research, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 36, pages 85-111.
    2. Feltham, GA & Ohlson, JA, 1996. "Uncertainty resolution and the theory of depreciation measurement," Journal of Accounting Research, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 34(2), pages 209-234.
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