If the nominal interest rate is 7 percent and the rate of inflation is 3 percent, then the real interest rate is

a. 7 percent.
b. 4 percent.
c. 3 percent.
d. 10 percent.


b

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

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What will be an ideal response?

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Figure 4-11 Refer to . On the Laffer curve shown, which of the following is true?

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a. Tax revenue would increase if marginal tax rates were lowered from point C.
b. Tax revenue would decrease if marginal tax rates were lowered from point A.
c. Tax revenues are maximized at a tax rate corresponding to point B.
d. All of the above are true.

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