What Economic Problems Did President Ford Face? How Did He

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Essay

What economic problems did President Ford face? How did he try to solve these problems, and how successful was he?

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Definitions:

Discount

To calculate the present value of some future amount.

Future

A standardized legal contract to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future.

Forward Market

A marketplace for financial contracts that are agreed upon now but settled at a future date.

Premium

An amount paid in addition to a standard price, or the amount above the nominal or face value of a financial instrument.