Nominal Interest Rate vs Real Interest Rate

Nominal Interest Rates vs. Real Interest Rates

Interest rates are a fundamental part of financial economics. They help us evaluate and compare different investments or loans over time. However, if we compare financial data over time, we have to consider the effects of inflation. This is why we distinguish between two different types of interest rates in […]

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How to Calculate the Unemployment Rate

How to Calculate the Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate describes the proportion of a country’s labor force that is without a job even though it’s willing and able to work. It is one of the broadest and most commonly used indicators of the strength and health of an economy (see also most relevant economic indicators). In […]

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