If the Desired Real Rate of Interest Is 5 Percent

question 203

Multiple Choice

If the desired real rate of interest is 5 percent and the expected rate of inflation is 15 percent, what is the nominal rate of interest?

• A)5 percent
• B)10 percent
• C)15 percent
• D)20 percent

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