Suppose the Real Interest Rate Is 2

question 246

Multiple Choice

Suppose the real interest rate is 2.1% and the nominal interest rate is 5.4%. The inflation rate is:

• A)7.5%.
• B)3.3%.
• C)-3.3%.
• D)2.1%.

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