Which Technological Advancements Allowed Europeans to Explore Much of the Globe

question 35

Short Answer

Which technological advancements allowed Europeans to explore much of the globe?

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Definitions:

Real Interest Rate

The interest rate that has been adjusted to remove the effects of inflation, representing the true cost of borrowing and the true yield on investing.

Nominal Interest Rate

The interest rate before adjustment for inflation; the stated rate on a loan or investment.

Rate of Inflation

The uplift in the general cost of products and services in an economy over an allotted period.

Consumer Price Index

A device that evaluates the average adjustment over time in the spending of urban consumers on a carefully selected series of consumer goods and services.