The Real Interest Rate Is Negative If the Inflation Rate

question 52

Multiple Choice

The real interest rate is negative if the inflation rate

• A)exceeds the nominal interest rate.
• B)exceeds the real interest rate.
• C)is equal to the nominal interest rate.
• D)is less than the nominal interest rate.
• E)equals zero.

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