If the Inflation Rate Is Greater Than the Nominal Interest

question 33

Multiple Choice

If the inflation rate is greater than the nominal interest rate, then the

• A) real interest rate will be negative.
• B) inflation rate will increase.
• C) nominal interest rate will be negative.
• D) real interest rate will be positive.
• E) inflation rate will decrease.

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