TERMIUM Plus^®

Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Real discount rate refers to the rate of interest that has been adjusted for inflation while the nominal rate of discount refers to the annual rate of interest that includes the inflation rate as a part of it. In other words, nominal rate of discount is the unajusted rate while the real rate of discount is the rate adjusted for inflation.  2, record 1, English, - nominal%20discount%20rate

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT

A nominal discount rate that reflects expected inflation should be used to discount nominal benefits and costs.  1, record 1, English, - nominal%20discount%20rate

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The proper discount rate to use depends on whether the benefits and costs are measured in real or nominal terms.  1, record 1, English, - nominal%20discount%20rate

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Le taux d’actualisation nominal est une combinaison complexe de taux d’intérêt et de variables fiscales. La détermination du taux d’actualisation dépend de la manière dont l’entreprise se procure des fonds pour financer son investissement.  1, record 1, French, - taux%20d%27actualisation%20nominal

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish