Principles of Economics 2e
Principles of Economics 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172364
Author: Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 22, Problem 37P

Rosalie the Retiree knows that when she retires in 16 years, her company will give her a one-time payment of $ 2 0 , 000 .

However, if the inflation rate is 6 % per year, how much buying power will that $ 2 0 , 000 have when measured in today’s dollars? Hint: Start by calculating the rise in the price level over the 16 years.

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