If People Expect an Inflation Rate of 3% and Later

question 101

Multiple Choice

If people expect an inflation rate of 3% and later it turns out to be 5%,then the real rate of return will be:

• A) less than the equilibrium rate.
• B) greater than the equilibrium rate.
• C) 3%.
• D) 5%.

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