The Real Interest Rate Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

The real interest rate is:

• A) adjusted for inflation.
• B) the reported interest rate, not adjusted for inflation.
• C) the interest rate paid to savers.
• D) the interest rate charged to borrowers.

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