Statement I: Inflation Generally Hurts Both Creditors and Debtors

question 141

Multiple Choice

Statement I: Inflation generally hurts both creditors and debtors.
Statement II: Business owners who carry large inventories are helped by unanticipated inflation.

• A)Statement I is true and statement II is false.
• B)Statement II is true and statement I is false.
• C)Both statements are true.
• D)Both statements are false.

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Definitions:

Net Exports

The sum total of a country's exports minus its imports, showcasing the balance of trade.

Goods And Services

The output of economic activity; goods are tangible items, while services are intangible acts or efforts.

Nominal Exchange Rate

The rate at which one country's currency can be exchanged for another country's currency, not adjusted for inflation.

Real Exchange Rate

The real exchange rate compares the relative price of goods and services between countries, adjusted for differences in price levels.