An Increase in the Rate of Inflation Will

question 45

Multiple Choice

An increase in the rate of inflation will:

• A)increase both the real and the nominal rate of interest.
• B)decrease both the real and the nominal rate of interest.
• C)increase the nominal interest rate while lowering the real interest rate.
• D)increase the real interest rate but not affect the nominal interest rate.
• E)increase the nominal interest rate but will not affect the real interest rate.

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