To Obtain a Given Real Rate of Return,lenders Must Charge

question 166

Multiple Choice

To obtain a given real rate of return,lenders must charge a ________ nominal interest rate when the inflation rate is high.

• A) real
• B) high
• C) low
• D) zero
• E) hyper

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Perfect Competition

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Demand

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