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Real Interest Rates at Times Have Been Negative

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Real interest rates at times have been negative.Why would anyone lending money agree to a negative real interest rate?


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Diversification

Strategy of spreading investments across various financial assets, industries, or other categories to reduce risk.

Inflation Risk

The hazard that the value of assets or income will be eroded as inflation shrinks the value of a country's currency.

Business-Specific Risk

The risk associated with the particular circumstances of a specific company, which can affect its earnings and thus its stock price.

Diversification

An investment strategy aimed at reducing risk by allocating investments among various financial assets, sectors, or industries.

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