Saving Is Often Discouraged by Usury Laws During Inflationary Periods

question 134

Multiple Choice

Saving is often discouraged by usury laws during inflationary periods because

• A)nominal rates of interest are kept above real rates of interest.
• B)nominal rates of interest are kept below inflation rates.
• C)nominal rates of interest are kept above inflation rates.
• D)real rates of interest are kept above inflation rates.

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