When the Real Rate of Interest Is Less Than the Nominal

question 45

Multiple Choice

When the real rate of interest is less than the nominal rate of interest,then:

• A) disinflation must be occurring.
• B) investment returns cannot increase the purchasing power of an investment.
• C) nominal cash flows should be discounted with real rates.
• D) the rate of inflation must be positive.

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