If Nominal Interest Rates Have a Lower Bound of Zero

question 22

Multiple Choice

If nominal interest rates have a lower bound of zero and deflation occurs at 3% (i.e.,the inflation rate equals -3%,then the lowest real interest rate possible is

• A)-3%.
• B)0%.
• C)3%.
• D)6%.

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