The Real Rate of Interest Equals 8%, and the Expected

question 310

Multiple Choice

The real rate of interest equals 8%, and the expected rate of inflation equals 2%. The nominal rate of interest is

• A)2%.
• B)6%.
• C)8%.
• D)10%.

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