Soft Costs

See the attached document for details. 

This document is to provide a deeper understanding of Soft Costs:

• What are Soft Costs

• The Economic Impacts of using a Soft Cost

• Display Options for Soft Costs

• Benefits/Disadvantages of using Soft Costs

• Disposal Methods

• Including Soft Costs in Payoffs 

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