If Inflation Is Higher Than Expected,this Helps Borrowers (By Reducing

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True/False

If inflation is higher than expected,this helps borrowers (by reducing the real interest rate they pay)and hurts lenders (by reducing the real interest rate they receive).

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Definitions:

Merchandise

Goods that a company buys for resale to customers, encompassing a wide range of items sold by retailers.

Normal Credit Balance

The expected balance on the credit side of an account, indicating an increase in liabilities, revenue, or equity.

Sales Discounts

Reductions in the selling price offered by a seller to encourage prompt payment by the buyer.

Sales Returns

Transactions involving the return of goods by customers, which reduce the total sales revenue.