When Money Is Neutral, an Increase in the Rate of Inflation

question 27

Multiple Choice

When money is neutral, an increase in the rate of inflation from 2 per cent to 5 per cent will _____.

• A)increase the nominal interest rate by 3percentage points
• B)increase the real interest rate by 3 percentage points
• C)decrease the nominal interest rate by 3 percentage points
• D)increase the nominal interest rate by less than 3 percentage points

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