The real rate of interest and its measure

Cashell, Brian W. (Author)

1984

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

The real rate of interest is a useful concept that is difficult to measure. This paper examines the conceptual distinction between nominal interest rate and real interest rates. The paper proceeds to discuss problems inherent in the estimation of the real interest rate.

CRS 84-717 E

"August 6, 1984."

SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

eng

1984-01-01T00:00:00Z

26 pages

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