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		imiller on May 31, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Goldman Buys $2.8B Worth of Venezuelan Bonds, and ... Interest is because of the time value of money and risk, not just risk.

mhuffman on May 31, 2017 [–]

Time value of money is also based on risk. You are betting that there is an alternative sure thing at which you could earn some expected rate.

euyyn on May 31, 2017 | [–]

Mostly on need, though. If I'm hungry, I'm hungry now, not 10 days from now.

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