The Inflationary Premium Is That Portion of the Interest Rate

question 65

Multiple Choice

The inflationary premium is that portion of the interest rate that reflects

• A) the real return derived by lenders.
• B) the rush to buy goods before prices rise.
• C) the expected annual rate of decline in the purchasing power of money while a loan is outstanding.
• D) the price that one must pay for earlier availability of goods and services during a period of price stability.

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