For a Given Nominal Interest Rate, an Unexpectedly High Inflation

question 15

Multiple Choice

For a given nominal interest rate, an unexpectedly high inflation rate ________ the real interest rate.

• A)increases
• B)decreases
• C)has no impact on
• D)may either increase or decrease

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