Going green did make the renovation cost 30 percent more, Lageder says, "but that just means there is a slightly longer amortizationperiod."
走向绿色确实使装修成本增加了30%，拉格德说，“但是，那只意味着摊还期略微延长。”
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When the cost is material, amortization should be based upon the life of the franchise (if limited); the amortizationperiod, however, may not exceed 4 years.
当成本巨大时，摊销应以专营权的期限（如果有期限的话）为准，但摊销期限不能超过4年。
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Although not a cash cost, depreciation or amortization is typically included in the calculation of EVA as an economic cost for the use of the asset during the period.