Suppose That the Nominal Risk-Free Rate of Interest in Canada

question 36

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the nominal risk-free rate of interest in Canada is 5%. The nominal risk-free rate in Germany is 8% with inflation of 6%. What is the approximate inflation rate in Canada?

• A) 2.0%
• B) 3.0%
• C) 4.0%
• D) 5.0%
• E) 6.8%

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