If the Annual Real Rate of Interest Is 3

question 41

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%.
• E)none of the above.

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