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Antim Choudhary
on Oct 14, 2024
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If the real interest rate is positive, then a unit of future consumption can be had for the sacrifice of less than 1 unit of current consumption.
Real Interest Rate
The real interest rate adjusts the nominal interest rate to remove the effects of inflation, reflecting the true cost of borrowing or the real yield on savings.
Future Consumption
Refers to the use or purchase of goods and services at a future date, an important concept in economics related to saving and investment decisions.
Current Consumption
The total value of all goods and services consumed by households and individuals in the present time period.
- Analyze the impact of interest rates on savings and investment decisions.
- Understand the concept of the present value of future cash flows.
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Learning Objectives
- Analyze the impact of interest rates on savings and investment decisions.
- Understand the concept of the present value of future cash flows.