The Equation for the Real Interest Rate Indicates That, Other

question 79

Multiple Choice

The equation for the real interest rate indicates that, other being things equal,

• A)as inflation increases, the nominal interest rate will fall.
• B)as inflation increases, the real interest rate will rise.
• C)as inflation decreases, real income will fall.
• D)as inflation changes, the real interest rate will not change.
• E)as inflation decreases, the real interest rate will rise.

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