For a Given Real Interest Rate,a Decrease in the Inflation

question 57

Multiple Choice

For a given real interest rate,a decrease in the inflation rate would

• A)decrease the after-tax real interest rate and so decrease saving.
• B)decrease the after-tax real interest rate and so increase saving.
• C)increase the after-tax real interest rate and so decrease saving.
• D)increase the after-tax real interest rate and so increase saving.

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