Whenever the Expected Inflation Rate Is Positive

question 75

Multiple Choice

Whenever the expected inflation rate is positive

• A)the real interest rate is greater than the nominal interest rate.
• B)the real interest rate is negative.
• C)the real interest rate is positive.
• D)the nominal interest rate must be equal to the real interest rate.
• E) none of the above

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