If the Inflation Rate Is Larger Than the Nominal Interest

question 89

Multiple Choice

If the inflation rate is larger than the nominal interest rate:

• A) unemployment rises.
• B) the real interest rate is zero.
• C) the real interest rate is negative.
• D) the real interest rate is larger than the nominal interest rate.
• E) Not enough information is given.

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