Compound Interest
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The Power of Compounding: Understanding Economic Growth and Inflation
This chapter explores the profound impact of compounding interest, using a hypothetical savings account with just one cent at a 1% annual interest rate to illustrate its effects over time. It analyzes the implications for economic growth, inflation, and population dynamics, highlighting how small growth rate differences can create substantial disparities in wealth accumulation.
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