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In an effort to fight inflation of 18 percent per year in Venezuela, President Hugo Chávez has instituted price controls on most basic foodstuffs. Which of the following is the likely outcome of these price controls?


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Interest Paid

This is the amount of money paid by a borrower to a lender in return for the use of borrowed money, usually expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Effective Rate

The actual interest rate an investor earns or pays on an investment or loan, taking into account the effect of compounding.

Nominal Rate

Nominal Rate is the interest rate before adjustments for inflation, reflecting the actual monetary cost of borrowing.

Opportunity Cost

Missing out on possible advantages from other choices when a specific choice is made.

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