Suppose That the Hypothetical Country of Malova Experienced in 2017

question 144

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the hypothetical country of Malova experienced in 2017 a negative real interest rate of -2 percent, with a corresponding inflation rate of 12 percent. What must have been the prevalent nominal interest in Malova during 2017?

• A)14 percent
• B)12 percent
• C)-14 percent
• D)-10 percent
• E)None of these

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