During the 1970s, Canada Experienced an Unusual Pattern of Interest

question 29

Multiple Choice

During the 1970s, Canada experienced an unusual pattern of interest rates. During this period

• A)the nominal and real interest rates were equal to each other.
• B)the inflation rate was negative, implying a nominal interest rate higher than the real interest rate.
• C)the inflation rate exceeded the nominal interest rate, implying a negative real interest rate.
• D)the inflation rate was negative, implying a real interest rate that was higher than the nominal interest rate.
• E)the nominal interest rate was less than the real interest rate.

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