What Does the Real Interest Rate Tell You

question 59

Multiple Choice

What does the real interest rate tell you?

• A) how fast the number of dollars in your bank account rises over time
• B) how fast the purchasing power of your bank account rises over time
• C) the number of dollars in your bank account
• D) the purchasing power of your bank account

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