Which Statement Best Explains Whether Interest Rates Are Positive or Negative

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains whether interest rates are positive or negative?

• A) Real interest rates can be either positive or negative, but nominal interest rates must be positive.
• B) Real interest rates and nominal interest rates must be positive.
• C) Real interest rates must be positive, but nominal interest rates can be either positive or negative.
• D) Real interest rates and nominal interest rates can be either positive or negative.

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