Why Is a Dollar Today More Valuable Than a Dollar

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why is a dollar today more valuable than a dollar a year from now?

• A)The dollar today can be immediately used to buy something.
• B)A dollar a year from now will likely have less purchasing power because of inflation.
• C)The unknown future is riskier than the known present.
• D)all of the above

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