The Theory of Interest
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The Theory of Interest is a foundational economics book by Irving Fisher that systematically analyzes the determination of interest rates over time using concepts of time preference and investment opportunities.
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| The Theory of Interest canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Theory of Interest Context triple: [Irving Fisher, notableWork, The Theory of Interest]
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A.
Black–Scholes model
The Black–Scholes model is a fundamental mathematical framework in financial economics for pricing options and other derivatives by modeling asset prices as stochastic processes.
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B.
A Course of Pure Mathematics
A Course of Pure Mathematics is a classic early 20th-century textbook that rigorously introduces the foundations of mathematical analysis and helped shape modern university-level mathematics education.
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C.
Observations on Reversionary Payments
Observations on Reversionary Payments is an influential 18th-century work by Richard Price that helped lay the foundations of actuarial science and life insurance mathematics.
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D.
A Treatise on Money
A Treatise on Money is an influential two-volume work by economist John Maynard Keynes that analyzes the functioning of monetary systems, credit, and business cycles in modern economies.
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E.
The Higher Arithmetic
The Higher Arithmetic is a classic introductory textbook on number theory, widely regarded for its clear exposition and influence on generations of mathematicians.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Theory of Interest Target entity description: The Theory of Interest is a foundational economics book by Irving Fisher that systematically analyzes the determination of interest rates over time using concepts of time preference and investment opportunities.
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A.
Black–Scholes model
The Black–Scholes model is a fundamental mathematical framework in financial economics for pricing options and other derivatives by modeling asset prices as stochastic processes.
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B.
A Course of Pure Mathematics
A Course of Pure Mathematics is a classic early 20th-century textbook that rigorously introduces the foundations of mathematical analysis and helped shape modern university-level mathematics education.
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C.
Observations on Reversionary Payments
Observations on Reversionary Payments is an influential 18th-century work by Richard Price that helped lay the foundations of actuarial science and life insurance mathematics.
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D.
A Treatise on Money
A Treatise on Money is an influential two-volume work by economist John Maynard Keynes that analyzes the functioning of monetary systems, credit, and business cycles in modern economies.
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E.
The Higher Arithmetic
The Higher Arithmetic is a classic introductory textbook on number theory, widely regarded for its clear exposition and influence on generations of mathematicians.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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economics book ⓘ |
| author | Irving Fisher ⓘ |
| contribution |
formalization of intertemporal choice in economics
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integration of capital theory with interest theory ⓘ mathematical treatment of interest and discounting ⓘ |
| field |
economics
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financial economics ⓘ macroeconomics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
determination of interest rates over time
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relationship between investment opportunities and interest ⓘ relationship between time preference and interest ⓘ |
| genre | academic monograph ⓘ |
| hasKeyIdea |
distinction between nominal and real interest
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equilibrium between impatience and investment productivity ⓘ interest as price of impatience and opportunity ⓘ multi-period analysis of interest rates ⓘ role of expectations in interest determination ⓘ |
| influenced |
consumption-based asset pricing
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intertemporal macroeconomic models ⓘ modern financial economics ⓘ modern theories of interest rates ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
classical economics
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marginalist revolution ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
capital theory
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discounting ⓘ interest rate ⓘ intertemporal choice ⓘ investment opportunities ⓘ present value ⓘ rate of return ⓘ time preference ⓘ |
| notableFor |
foundational status in the theory of interest
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rigorous use of mathematics in interest theory ⓘ systematic analysis of interest over time ⓘ |
| partOf | Irving Fisher's contributions to capital and interest theory ⓘ |
| proposes | interest rate determined by interaction of time preference and investment opportunities ⓘ |
| theoryType | real theory of interest ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
compound interest
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discount factor ⓘ impatience for income ⓘ marginal productivity of capital ⓘ opportunities to invest ⓘ present value calculus ⓘ time preference ⓘ |
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