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Macro Module 15 real rate of return practice exam questions


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Macro Module 15 real rate of return practice exam questions

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Question 15.1: Real rates of return

●    The real return on capital R/P is 22.21%
●    The utilization rate of capital (lowercase κ) is 73.33%
●    The depreciation rate is 4.77%

What is the real rate of return on bonds?

Answer 15.1: 73.33% × 22.21% – 4.77% = 11.52%

(real rate of return on bonds = real return on capital × utilization rate of capital – depreciation rate)