Assume That There Is a Fixed Rate of Interest on Contracts

question 82

Multiple Choice

Assume that there is a fixed rate of interest on contracts for borrowers and lenders. If unanticipated inflation occurs in the economy, then:

• A) Both lenders and borrowers benefit
• B) Both lenders and borrowers are hurt
• C) Borrowers are hurt, but lenders benefit
• D) Lenders are hurt, but borrowers benefit

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