In the Late 1970s, U

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In the late 1970s, U.S. nominal interest rates were high and real interest rates were low, but in the late 1990s, U.S. nominal interest rates were low and real interest rates were high.

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Definitions:

Consumption

The process by which goods and services are used up by consumers, reflecting a part of the economy concerned with spending on final goods and services.

Price Change

A variation in the cost of a good or service over time, which can increase (price rise) or decrease (price fall), affecting demand and supply dynamics.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation describing how a consumer ranks different bundles of goods according to the level of satisfaction (utility) they provide.

Kumquats

Small, oval citrus fruits that are eaten whole, including the peel, known for their sweet rind and bitter pulp.