Which One of the Following Best Describes a Real Interest

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best describes a real interest rate?

• A)current rate on a U.S. Treasury bill
• B)nominal rate minus the risk premium on an individual security
• C)market return minus the risk-free rate
• D)nominal rate minus inflation
• E)historical rate rather than a projected rate

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