The Real Rate of Interest Equals 2%, and the Expected

question 383

Multiple Choice

The real rate of interest equals 2%, and the expected rate of inflation equals 2%. The nominal rate of interest is

• A) -2%.
• B) 2%.
• C) 4%.
• D) 0%.

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