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What is the primary reason why a dollar today is worth more than a dollar received one year from now?

  1. The government requires tax payments on future income but not current income.
  2. Banks charge service fees on future deposits but not on current ones.
  3. Future dollars are always backed by more physical gold than current dollars.
  4. The dollar today can be invested to earn a return over the intervening period.

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