When Real Rates of Interest Are Negative, Borrowers

question 93

Multiple Choice

When real rates of interest are negative, borrowers:

• A) benefit, because the value of their debt declines.
• B) suffer, because the value of their debt declines.
• C) benefit, because the value of their debt increases.
• D) suffer, because the value of their debt increases.

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Spreadsheet

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