For This Question,assume That Expected Inflation Is Equal to the Nominal

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Multiple Choice

For this question,assume that expected inflation is equal to the nominal interest rate.In this situation,which of the following is correct?

• A)The real interest rate is negative.
• B)The real interest rate is positive.
• C)The real interest rate is higher than the nominal interest rate.
• D)The real interest rate is zero.

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