If the expected inflation rate is 4 percent, the nominal interest rate is 6 percent, and the actual inflation rate turns out to be 2 percent, then the realized real interest rate is ____ than the expected real interest rate and borrowers ____ relative to lenders.
A. less; gain
B. less; lose
C. greater; gain
D. greater; lose
Answer: D
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