Which of the Following Is True

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)The nominal interest rate is usually negative.
• B)The real interest rate can never be zero.
• C)The nominal interest rate is usually less than the real interest rate.
• D)The real interest rate is always positive.
• E)The real interest rate can be negative.

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R&D

Stands for Research and Development; activities companies undertake to innovate and introduce new products or processes.

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The action of using someone or something as a model and attempting to replicate their behavior, strategy, or design.

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