The Real Interest Rate Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

The real interest rate is:

• A)the percentage increase in money that the lender receives on a loan.
• B)the nominal rate less the rate of inflation.
• C)also called the after-tax interest rate.
• D)usually higher than the nominal interest rate.

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