If the Rate of Inflation Is 5 Percent and the Real

question 375

Multiple Choice

If the rate of inflation is 5 percent and the real interest rate is 3 percent, the nominal interest rate should be

• A)1 percent.
• B)2 percent.
• C)8 percent.
• D)-2 percent.

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