Economists Have Estimated That the Real Rate of Interest in the United

question 133

Multiple Choice

Economists have estimated that the real rate of interest in the United States and other countries has averaged in the ________________ range in recent years.

• A) 1 to 2 percent
• B) 3 to 5 percent
• C) 4 to 6 percent
• D) 5 to 7 percent

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