Suppose the Real Interest Rate in the Economy Is 3

question 14

Multiple Choice

Suppose the real interest rate in the economy is 3% and the nominal interest rate is 6%, what is the current inflation rate?

• A)18%
• B)9%
• C)2%
• D)3%
• E)2.5%

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