The Market Interest Rate in Alpha Is 7 Percent, and the Market

question 75

Multiple Choice

The market interest rate in Alpha is 7 percent, and the market interest rate in Beta is 10 percent; the inflation rate in Alpha is 3 percent, and inflation rate in Beta is 8 percent. Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The real interest rate is higher in Alpha, but the nominal interest rate is higher in Beta.
• B)The real interest rate is higher in Beta, but the nominal interest rate is higher in Alpha.
• C)Both the real and nominal interest rates are higher in Alpha.
• D)Both the real and nominal interest rates are higher in Beta.

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