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You Have Won the Lottery

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You have won the lottery. There are two payment options for you. The first option is a lump sum payment of $10 million that you will receive immediately. The second option is an annual payment of $1 million for each of the next 12 years. Assume there is no inflation. How would you make a decision between the two options?


Definitions:

CPI

A tool called the Consumer Price Index offers insight into the weighted average changes in prices for a selection of consumer-related goods and services, with a focus on sectors like transportation, food, and medical care.

Real Interest Rate

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true cost of borrowing and the real yield to investors.

Real Interest Rate

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, representing the true cost of borrowing and the real yield to savers.

Nominal Interest Rate

The interest rate as stated without adjustment for inflation, representing the actual percentage amount charged for borrowing money.

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