What Is the Real Interest Rate If the Nominal Interest

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is the real interest rate if the nominal interest rate is 9 percent and the expected inflation rate is 4 percent?

• A) 13 percent
• B) −5 percent
• C) 9 percent
• D) −13 percent
• E) 5 percent

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