Sunday, August 9, 2009

Easy macroeconomics question plz?

You put money in a bank account, earning a real interest of 6%, inflation = 2%, marginal tax rate = 20%. Whats the after tax real interest rate?



A. 4.8%



B. 3.2%



C. 2.8%



D. None of the above



Thanks!!!



Easy macroeconomics question plz?sba loans





The answer shall be A. 4.8%. I did all the calculations...should be correct!!!!



hope this helps



Easy macroeconomics question plz?

loan



I%26#039;ll give you a hint. Inflation is irrelevant when you are dealing with real rates. Real rate implies that it has been adjusted for inflation.



So, you gain 6% on your money and pay 20% of that gain in taxes. Whats left over? 80% of 6% which is....

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