Prospective vs. Retrospective Real Returns
An individual is considering buying a one-year government bond that offers a 4% nominal interest rate. At the time of the decision, the consensus forecast for inflation over the next year is 2.5%. One year later, official statistics reveal that the actual inflation rate was 5%.
- What was the real rate of return the individual anticipated when making their investment decision?
- What was the actual real rate of return earned on the investment?
- Briefly explain the different purposes of these two calculations in economic analysis.
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