In 2005 the nominal interest rate on bonds was 5 percent a year and the real interest rate was 2 percent a year. Investment was $ 2.7 trillion and the government budget deficit was $0.5 trillion.

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In 2005 the nominal interest rate on bonds was 5 percent a year and the real interest rate was 2 percent a year. Investment was $ 2.7 trillion and the government budget deficit was $0.5 trillion.
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