Why Is a Public Key Encryption System Based on the RSA

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Essay

Why is a public key encryption system based on the RSA algorithm secure?

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Definitions:

Usury Laws

State laws that specify the maximum legal interest rate at which loans can be made.

Loanable Funds

Money available for borrowing, which comes from savings that consumers and businesses put into the financial system.

Real Interest Rate

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true cost of borrowing or the true return on investment.

Nominal Interest Rates

are the stated interest rates on financial products or loans, not adjusted for inflation, indicating the actual rate of interest charged by lenders.