The Real Rate of Interest Is 5% and the Anticipated

question 415

Multiple Choice

The real rate of interest is 5% and the anticipated rate of inflation is 2%. What is the nominal rate of interest?

• A) 7%
• B) 5%
• C) 3%
• D) 2%

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