The real interest rate is equal to the nominal interest rate minus:

A. accounting profit.
B. economic profit.
C. taxes.
D. the inflation rate.


Ans: D. the inflation rate.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A.  Cost-push inflation B.  Demand-pull inflation C.  Unanticipated inflation D.  Hyperinflation

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