The Key Reason That Expected Inflation Can Distort Financial Decisions

question 92

Multiple Choice

The key reason that expected inflation can distort financial decisions is that

• A)lenders pay taxes on nominal rather than real returns.
• B)lenders have an easier time calculating expected inflation than do borrowers.
• C)expected inflation reduces the real value of the national debt.
• D)expected inflation results in substantial menu costs.

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