Compared to the Nominal Interest Rate, the Real Interest Rate

question 36

Multiple Choice

Compared to the nominal interest rate, the real interest rate is:

• A) negative.
• B) always smaller.
• C) always greater than zero.
• D) relatively stable.
• E) relatively volatile.

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