An Unanticipated Increase in Inflation Will Lead to a Redistribution

question 47

Multiple Choice

An unanticipated increase in inflation will lead to a redistribution of wealth but

• A)people who hold liquid assets will not suffer any losses
• B)will not benefit borrowers in any way
• C)will not lead to a change in the real wage rate
• D)will not lead to a change in real interest rates
• E)none of the above

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