If he were that kind of hands-on manager, this mess might not have happened in the first place.
The real risk-free rate is 4%. 1. The real risk-free rate is 4%. Inflation is expected to be 3% this year and 5% during the next 2 years. Assume that the maturity risk premium is zero.
The interest rate on an investment or loan without adjusting for inflation. The nominal interest rate is simply the interest rate stated on the loan or investment agreement. If one makes a loan at a high nominal interest rate, this does not guarantee a real profit.