In the Short Run, When the Fed Increases the Nominal

question 155

Multiple Choice

In the short run, when the Fed increases the nominal interest rate, the real interest rate

• A) temporarily rises.
• B) permanently rises.
• C) temporarily falls.
• D) permanently falls.
• E) does not change.

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