What Makes One Dollar in the Future Less Desirable Than

question 13

Multiple Choice

What makes one dollar in the future less desirable than one dollar today?

• A)variable interest rate
• B)a forgone opportunity of investment
• C)a diminishing purchasing power of money over time
• D)a growing inflation
• E)accumulated welfare of people

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