Interest Rates Can Be Expressed in Real or Nominal Terms

question 42

Multiple Choice

Interest rates can be expressed in real or nominal terms.Which of the following is most correct?

• A)Market rates are always expressed in real terms,because it is important that inflation be included in financial assessment.
• B)Real interest rates can be calculated as the difference between nominal rates and the inflation rate.
• C)Because market rates are usually in nominal terms,cash flows will usually be in inflation-adjusted terms.
• D)Market rates are only meaningful in nominal terms,because an accurate adjustment for inflation is not possible.

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