In 2018, inflation exceeded expected inflation. In 2019, expected inflation exceeded inflation. Therefore the real interest rate was ________ than the expected real interest rate in 2018 and the real interest rate was ________ than the expected real interest rate in 2019.

A. less; greater
B. greater; greater
C. greater; less
D. less; less


Answer: A

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