If the Nominal Interest Rate Is the Same as the Real

question 15

Multiple Choice

If the nominal interest rate is the same as the real interest rate, then inflation must be:

• A) zero.
• B) higher than the nominal rate of interest.
• C) lower than the nominal rate of interest.
• D) negative.

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Labour Force Participation

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