If the Nominal Rate of Interest Is 6

question 288

Multiple Choice

If the nominal rate of interest is 6.5% and the inflation rate is 3.0%,what is the real rate of interest?

• A)-9.5%
• B)-3.5%
• C)1.5%
• D)3.5%
• E)9.5%

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Definitions:

Subsidy

A financial contribution granted by a government or another entity to support an industry, business, or individual, usually intended to keep prices low, support an essential service, or encourage activities beneficial to the public interest.

Tariff

A tax imposed on imported goods to either raise state revenue or protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Quota

A government-imposed limit on the amount or value of goods that can be imported or exported during a specified time period, often used to protect domestic industries.

Factor Endowments

The quantity and quality of labor, land, and capital that a country possesses and can utilize for manufacturing.