When Inflation Is Much Higher Than Expected, Which of the Following

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Multiple Choice

When inflation is much higher than expected, which of the following is true?

• A)Nominal incomes are lower than expected.
• B)Real interest rates are higher than expected.
• C)Income is redistributed from those whose expenditures are fixed toward those who receive a fixed income.
• D)Nominal interest rates are lower than expected.
• E)Real interest rates are lower than expected.

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