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Definition of

real interest rate

Finance

interest rate adjusted for inflation an interest rate after a deduction for inflation has been made

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Definitions of ’real interest rate’ and meaning of ’real interest rate’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’real interest rate’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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