Subtracting the Inflation Rate from the Nominal Rate of Interest

question 30

Multiple Choice

Subtracting the inflation rate from the nominal rate of interest tells you:

• A)the nominal rate of return.
• B)the real interest rate.
• C)the real rate of inflation.
• D)None of these statements is true.

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