At the beginning of the year, what is the nominal rate of interest and what is the real rate of the interest?

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At the beginning of the year, what is the nominal rate of interest and what is the real rate of the interest?

(Module 14) You have borrowed $2000 for one year to purchase furniture for your first apartment. The bank is offering you an interest rate of 5.5%
and the expected rate of inflation is 2.5% for the next year.
Transcribed Image Text:(Module 14) You have borrowed $2000 for one year to purchase furniture for your first apartment. The bank is offering you an interest rate of 5.5% and the expected rate of inflation is 2.5% for the next year.
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Interest rate is the percentage amount charged by the lender from the borrower to use his money for a certain period.

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