If actual inflation is greater than the expected rate of inflation, then probably

A. the borrowers are made better off than lenders.
B. the borrowers are made worse off than lenders.
C. creditors gain at the expense of borrowers.
D. savings accounts have increased in real terms.


Answer: A

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