The Realized Rate of Return May Be Negative If

question 66

Multiple Choice

The realized rate of return may be negative if

• A) investors' expected rate of inflation (P_e) was less than actual inflation (P_a).
• B) investors' expected rate of inflation (P_e) was greater than actual inflation (P_a).
• C) investors over-anticipated the level of inflation.
• D) investors expected more inflation than was realized.

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