A 150% Real Return in Brazil Is Higher Than a 15

question 32

Multiple Choice

A 150% real return in Brazil is higher than a 15% dollar return in the U.S.

• A)because arbitrage opportunities exist
• B)when the inflation controls are suspended in Brazil
• C)it depends on whether these are nominal or real returns
• D)regardless of nominal or real returns

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Markdown

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