The difference between the nominal rate of interest and the real rate of interest is
A) handling charges.
B) government regulatory charges.
C) administrative overhead charges.
D) the anticipated rate of inflation.
Answer: D
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Long Beach Island, off the coast of New Jersey, is considering enhancing its system of satellite towers to help communication during emergencies such as hurricanes
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