These are conceptually similar, but used in different contexts. In both cases, the private sector recognizes the value of a particular investor, however, the investment has a timing problem with respect to revenues and expenses. In other words, the present value of the projected revenue stream for the economic life of a project is greater than the present value of the estimated costs of the project. This significant difference, in turn, justifies the financing of the venture with significant up-front costs. The project finance model is mainly used in the international arena, to finance private sector investments in utilities and infrastructure.
Structured finance is used both at home and abroad and is applied to diverse sectors of the economy.
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