In Table, why are the average real returns lower than the average nominal returns for each asset
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Nominal (%) Real (%) Asset Class Average Best Year WorstYe Average Best Year Worst Year Bills Bonds Stocks 4.0 5.2 11.7 14.7 40.4 57.6 0.0 9.2 43.9 2.3 8.5 19.7 35.1 56.5 -15.1 19.4 38.0
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Introduction to Corporate Finance
ISBN: 978-0324657937
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Authors: Scott B. Smart, William L Megginson
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