The Discount rate reflects the opportunity costs of spending funds now versus achieving a return through another investment, as well as the risks associated with not receiving returns until a later time.
Explanation:
The discount rate relates to the interest rates on loans that the Federal Reserve Bank borrows from central banks and financial institutions through the commercial bank loan mechanism.
The rate of barriers, financial assets and discount rates are all equal. The next best potential investment option with a comparable risk profile wins the rate of returns. The word ' opportunity expense' is a clear and generic concept that can be used any day of the day.
