The answer for this question is that it is symbolic of how
Scrooge feels about humankind. Metaphorical reference to the absence of understanding
and compassion the government has for the underprivileged and the speedy
increase in population/ inhabitants in London.
Answer: Discount rates are used to determine today's value of money paid or received at some future time.
This calculation is used in the cost-benefit analysis in order to place all economic flows of a project that occur at different points in time into a single year currency so that costs and benefits can be compared.
The rates used are typically around 10%, but try to analyze them with other rates between 5% and 15% to determine if the viability of the project is sensitive to the discount rate. It is defined by World Bank or the government of the country concerned.
