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Homework answers / question archive / What is the real rate of interest? Differentiate it from the nominal rate of interest? What is the term structure of interest rates, how is it related to the yield curve? For a given class of similar-risk securities, what does each of the following yield curves reflect about interest rates: (a) downward sloping, (b) upward sloping, and (c) flat? Briefly describe the following theories of the general shape of the yield curve: (a) expectations theory, (b) liquidity preference theory, and (c) market segmentation theory
Using the 10% required return, find the bonds value when interest is paid semiannually
I am answering the first question as per the guidelines of Chegg. It is being requested to post separate questions-
1. Real rate of interest is interest rate excluding any kind of inflation in the economy and there are various differences between nominal interest rates and real interest rates-
A. Nominal interest rate that does not include inflation effect whereas, the real interest rate will be including inflation affect.
B. Nominal interest rate cannot be less than zero but real interest rate can be less than zero, if inflation rate is more than the nominal ratte
C. Nominal rate will be taking monetary value in consideration whereas real interest rate only take opportunity value in consideration.
D. Nominal interest rate is not the actual return we will be getting but real interest rate will be actual return we will be getting after adjustment from inflation.
E. Nominal interest rates are the interest rates which are published by The Financial institutions whereas real interest rates are never published but they will be derived
