If the Actual Inflation Rate Is Less Than the Expected

question 250

Multiple Choice

If the actual inflation rate is less than the expected inflation rate:

• A) lenders gain and borrowers lose.
• B) borrowers gain and lenders lose.
• C) everyone benefits.
• D) everyone is worse off.

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