Suppose the actual inflation rate is less than the anticipated inflation rate. Given this information, we know with certainty that the real rate of interest

A. is more than the nominal rate of interest.
B. is negative.
C. equals the nominal rate of interest.
D. none of these (i.e., more information is needed to answer this question).


Answer: D

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