Which of the Following Statements About Real and Nominal Interest

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about real and nominal interest rates is correct?

• A)When the nominal interest rate is rising,the real interest rate is necessarily rising;when the nominal interest rate is falling,the real interest rate is necessarily falling.
• B)If the nominal interest rate is 4 percent and the inflation rate is 3 percent,then the real interest rate is 7 percent.
• C)An increase in the real interest rate is necessarily accompanied by either an increase in the nominal interest rate,an increase in the inflation rate,or both.
• D)When the inflation rate is positive,the nominal interest rate is necessarily greater than the real interest rate.

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