If the Nominal Interest Rate Rises

question 22

Multiple Choice

If the nominal interest rate rises,

• A) there is substantial inflation in the economy.
• B) real interest rates are declining.
• C) the opportunity cost of holding cash rises.
• D) consumers and firms are less inclined to use credit cards.
• E) inflation is declining.

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