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Should lending laws be changed to require lenders to report EARs instead of APRs? Why or why not?
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APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is the annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment, which does not account for compounding within the year. EAR (Effective Annual Rate), on the other hand, includes the effects of compounding, providing a more Show more…
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