The Present Value of a Payment to Be Received in the Future

question 20

Multiple Choice

The present value of a payment to be received in the future is lower than the nominal value of that payment in the future as long as:

• A) the real GDP growth rate is positive.
• B) banks are losing money on investments.
• C) inflation is negative.
• D) the interest rate is positive.

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