Pages 283-284 in Your Textbook Contain an Analysis of the "Return

question 8

Essay

Pages 283-284 in your textbook contain an analysis of the "Return to Education and the Gender Gap." Column (4)in Table 8.1 displays regression results using the 2009 Current Population Survey. The equation below shows the regression result for the same specification, but using the 2005 Current Population Survey. Interpret the major results. $\begin{array} { l } \widehat{\text { In eamings }} = 1.215 + 0.0899 \times \text { educ } - 0.521 \times \text { DFemme } + 0.0180 \times ( \text { DFemme } \times \text { educ } ) \\\text { (0.018) (0.0011) } \text { (0.022) } ( 0.0016 ) \\\\+ 0.0232 \times \text { exper } - 0.000368 \times \text { exper } 2 - 0.058 \times \text { Midwest } - 0.0098 \times \text { South } - 0.030 \times \text { West } \\( 0.0008 ) \quad \quad\quad \quad\text { (0.000018) \quad \quad\quad \quad\quad \quad} \text { (0.006) } \quad \quad\quad \quad\text { (0.0078) } \quad \quad\quad \quad( 0.0030 ) \\\end{array}$

Calculate the future value of investments with different rates and compounding intervals.

Determine the original investment amount based on future value and interest rate.

Compare the effects of different interest rates on investment growth over time.

Calculate the amount of money needed today to reach a future financial goal given a specific interest rate.

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