Corporate Finance (4th Edition) (Pearson Series in Finance) - Standalone book
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Author: Jonathan Berk, Peter DeMarzo
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Chapter 5, Problem 26P
Summary Introduction
To determine: The nominal interest rate.
Introduction:
The nominal rate refers to the rate before considering the inflation. Nominal rate may also refer to the published or declared interest rate on a loan, without considering any fees.
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