Macroeconomics (Fourth Edition)
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Chapter 7, Problem 7E
(a)
To determine
Calculate the present discounted value at the different interest rate.
(b)
To determine
Calculate the present discounted value of $50,000 received 10 year from now.
(c)
To determine
Calculate the present discounted value of $100 every year and forever starting immediately.
(d)
To determine
Calculate the present discounted value of $100 every year and forever starting 1 year from now.
(e)
To determine
Calculate the present discounted value of $100 for the next 50 year starting immediately.
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