If Borrowers and Lenders Agree on a Nominal Interest Rate

question 31

Multiple Choice

If borrowers and lenders agree on a nominal interest rate and inflation turns out to be less than they had expected,

• A)neither borrowers nor lenders will gain because the nominal interest rate has been fixed by contract.
• B)the interest rate will rise.
• C)borrowers will gain at the expense of lenders.
• D)lenders will gain at the expense of borrowers.

Grasp the application realms of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sales of Goods (CISG) and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).

Analyze the effectiveness of common remedies available for breach of contract, including damages and restitution.

Distinguish between enforceable and unenforceable contracts based on legal formalities such as the statute of frauds and the statute of limitations.

Examine contracts within the context of real-life scenarios and legal doctrines like promissory estoppel to assess enforceability and obligations.

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