If the Nominal Interest Rate Is 6 Percent and the Real

question 153

Multiple Choice

If the nominal interest rate is 6 percent and the real interest rate is 4 percent, what is the inflation rate?

• A) 1.5 percent
• B) 2 percent
• C) 5 percent
• D) 10 percent

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