Which Simulation Yields the Largest Median NPV

Essay

Which simulation yields the largest median NPV?
In this example we are estimating the net present value of introducing a new drug to market.We have the following information about the market:
· The market size is 1,000,000 and is projected to grow at an average 5%,with a standard deviation of 1%,over the next ten years.
· The market share captured at entry is projected to be between 20% and 70%,with most likely value 40%.
· Three competitors may enter the market in the future,with each one having a 40% probability of entry per year.
· For each new competitor per year,the market share goes down by 20%.
· The marginal profit per unit is $1.80.
· We want to evaluate the project over ten years,using a discount rate of 10%.