Multiple Choice
During periods of deflation, the nominal interest rate will be
A) higher than the real interest rate.
B) lower than the real interest rate.
C) the same as the real interest rate.
D) possibly higher, lower, or the same as the real interest rate.The answer depends on how much deflation there is in the economy.
Correct Answer:
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