Which of the Following Statements About Real and Nominal Interest

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about real and nominal interest rates is correct?

• A)When the nominal interest rate is rising,the real interest rate is necessarily rising;when the nominal interest rate is falling,the real interest rate is necessarily falling.
• B)If the nominal interest rate is 4 percent and the inflation rate is 3 percent,then the real interest rate is 7 percent.
• C)An increase in the real interest rate is necessarily accompanied by either an increase in the nominal interest rate,an increase in the inflation rate,or both.
• D)When the inflation rate is positive,the nominal interest rate is necessarily greater than the real interest rate.

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Definitions:

MC

Marginal Cost, the increase or decrease in the total cost of a production run for making one additional unit of an item.

AFC

Average Fixed Cost represents the fixed expenses of a firm divided by the quantity of output produced.

Variable Inputs

Inputs or resources whose usage level can be changed in the short term to match the level of production output.

Property Resources

Physical and intangible entities that generate economic value owned by individuals or companies.