If the Expected Rate of Inflation Is Zero, the Real

question 104

Multiple Choice

If the expected rate of inflation is zero, the real interest rate must

• A) also equal zero.
• B) be greater than the money (nominal) interest rate.
• C) be equal to the money (nominal) interest rate.
• D) be less than the money (nominal) interest rate.

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