A recent economic study found that an increase in the Federa…

A recent economic study found that an increase in the Federal tax on beer (and thus an increase in the price of beer) would reduce the demand for marijuana. Based on this information, an Economist would conclude what about the relationship between these products?

Wells Fargo Bank is currently paying a nominal interest rate…

Wells Fargo Bank is currently paying a nominal interest rate of 2.50% on a 12-month certificate of deposit (CD). If the rate of inflation is expected to be 1.50% over the next 12-month time period, what is the real interest rate being earned by the buyer of this CD?