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

question 58

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 2015?

• 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 3.7 percent in Canada and 3.0 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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