How Did the Real Interest Rates Paid on Long-Term Government

question 75

Multiple Choice

How did the real interest rates paid on long-term government debt in Canada and the United States compare with each other over the period from 1984 to 2011?

• A)The average real interest rate was 3.4 percent in Canada and 4.4 percent in the United States.
• B)The average real interest rate was 4.0 percent in Canada and 3.2 percent in the United States.
• C)The average real interest rate was 5.7 percent in Canada and 6.7 percent in the United States.
• D)The average real interest rate was 6.7 percent in Canada and 5.7 percent in the United States.

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