Econ Micro (book Only)
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ISBN: 9781337408066
Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13, Problem 9P
To determine
Identify the present value of an income stream
Concept Introduction:
Interest rate: The rate charged per period for borrowed money, deposited or lend expressed as a percentage of principal
Present value of an income stream: The current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows at a given specified
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