Current Forecasts Say That Mild Inflation Is Expected Next Year

question 194

Multiple Choice

Current forecasts say that mild inflation is expected next year. If, however, deflation occurs instead:

• A) lenders on existing fixed rate loans will gain while borrowers will lose.
• B) borrowers on existing fixed rate loans will gain while lenders will lose.
• C) both lenders and borrowers on existing fixed rate loans will lose.
• D) both lenders and borrowers on existing fixed rate loans will gain.

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