For a Given Nominal Interest Rate, an Increase in the Inflation

question 269

Multiple Choice

For a given nominal interest rate, an increase in the inflation rate will cause real interest rates to:

• A) remain relatively constant.
• B) increase.
• C) decrease.
• D) become unpredictable.

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