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ENagel

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on: Jun 29, 2018
If the inflation rate is positive, then the real interest rate is greater than the nominal interest rate. Is the previous statement correct or incorrect? Explain your answer.
 
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Question 2

Which of the following formulas is correct?
 
  A) Net investment = gross investment + capital
  B) Net investment = gross investment - saving
  C) Net investment = gross investment - wealth
  D) Net investment = gross investment - depreciation
  E) Net investment = gross investment + depreciation


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bigsis44

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Reply #1 on: Jun 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The statement is incorrect. The nominal interest rate equals the real interest rate plus the inflation rate. Therefore, if the inflation rate is positive, the nominal interest rate is greater than the real interest rate.

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ENagel

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Reply 2 on: Jun 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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