If Inflation Is Correctly Anticipated, Those Who Buy Government Bonds

question 60

Multiple Choice

If inflation is correctly anticipated, those who buy government bonds will:

• A)suffer losses regardless of inflation because interest paid on government bonds is set by Congress.
• B)not suffer losses because inflation does not affect the purchasing power.
• C)suffer losses because they will be compensated by lower interest payments.
• D)not suffer losses because they will be compensated by higher interest payments.

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