The real rate of interest and its measure

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Creators and Contributors

Author: Cashell, Brian W.

Original Date Issued

1984

Original Publisher

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Place of Origin

Washington, D.C

Mode of Issuance

monographic

Extent

26 pages

Description

The real rate of interest is a useful concept that is difficult to measure. This paper examines the conceptual distinction between nominal interest rate and real interest rates. The paper proceeds to discuss problems inherent in the estimation of the real interest rate.,CRS 84-717 E,"August 6, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Note

CRS 84-717 E,"August 6, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Resource Type

Text

Genre

book

Identifier

mu:81899

Member of

Congressional Research Service

Digital Creation Date

2014-08-05