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

1. If inflation is higher than expected, this helps borrowers (by reducing the real interest rate they pay) and hurts lenders (by reducing the real interest rate they receive).

2. The costs to firms of changing prices are called menu costs.

3. If inflation is unanticipated, no redistribution of income can occur.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE

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