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nominal and real rate

Aaishaasad12y ago
Hello Sir, what should I write in the difference between nominal and real rate ? I am confused ? I am asking with the view point of written question thanks in advance
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor12y ago#1
The nominal rate is the actual rate which will change as the rate of inflation changes. The real rate is the rate ignoring inflation - in theory this will stay constant (unless the level of risk changes)
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