If the Nominal Interest Rate Is High and Rising, a Possible

question 138

Multiple Choice

If the nominal interest rate is high and rising, a possible cause is

• A) increased lending activity.
• B) a rising inflation rate.
• C) a falling real interest rates.
• D) increased government borrowing.

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