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uppose the Queensland Government is considering a project where COVID vaccinations can be provided to the general public within a popular shopping centre. The project is expected to last 5 years, with an initial investment cost of $7,500. The ongoing cost of the project is $1,400 in rent and 7 casual workers who administer vaccinations for 60 hours each, per year at a minimum wage of $15/per hour. The opportunity cost of labour in the area is 40% of the minimum wage.

The Government is considering charging $6.50 per vaccination and is expected to administer 1,400 vaccinations per year from this program. It has also been determined that the program will provide an external community benefit of $550 per year. If the appropriate discount rate is 6.5%, determine the following:

a The NPV of market

b The NPV of Social CBA

c The IRR of MArket