In Words, the Real Rate of Interest Is Approximately Equal

question 45

Multiple Choice

In words, the real rate of interest is approximately equal to

• A)the nominal rate minus the inflation rate.
• B)the inflation rate minus the nominal rate.
• C)the nominal rate times the inflation rate.
• D)the inflation rate divided by the nominal rate.

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