Suppose People Expect There to Be a Substantial Increase in the Rate

question 70

Multiple Choice

Suppose people expect there to be a substantial increase in the rate of inflation over the next few years. Which of the following would you predict?

• A)An increase in the real interest rate and a decrease in the nominal interest rate
• B)No increase or decrease in the nominal and real interest rates
• C)A constant nominal interest rate and a higher real interest rate
• D)A higher nominal interest rate
• E)A decline in the nominal interest rate

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