The real interest rate is:

A. adjusted for inflation.
B. the interest rate paid to savers.
C. the interest rate charged to borrowers.
D. the reported interest rate, not adjusted for inflation.


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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