The Present Value of a Future Sum Increases as Either

question 129

True/False

The present value of a future sum increases as either the discount rate or the number of periods per year increases, other things held constant.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The cost where the amount of a product or service consumers want to buy matches the quantity that producers are willing to sell.

Equilibrium Quantity

The amount of goods or services available matches the amount requested at the market price.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually pay.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market, representing the total benefits to society from the trade of goods or services.