If the Annual Real Rate of Interest Is 3

question 22

Multiple Choice

If the annual real rate of interest is 3.5%, and the expected inflation rate is 3.5%, the nominal rate of interest would be approximately

• A) 0%.
• B) 3.5%.
• C) 12.25%.
• D) 7%.

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