The Distinction Between Real and Nominal Interest Rates

question 49

Multiple Choice

The distinction between real and nominal interest rates:

• A)makes it easier to assess the impact of monetary policy.
• B)makes it harder to assess the impact of monetary policy.
• C)does not affect the assessment of monetary policy since nominal interest rates are observable.
• D)does not affect the assessment of monetary policy since real interest rates are observable.

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