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24 January, 04:16

If the real interest rate is 6 percent and the price level is falling at a rate of 2 percent, what is the nominal interest rate? a. 8 percent b. 6 percent c. 10 percent d. 4 percent

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  1. 24 January, 04:21
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    d. 4 percent

    Explanation:

    In order to find the nominal interest rate we will use the formula

    (1+Real interest rate) = (1+nominal interest rate) / (1+Inflation)

    The real interest rate is 6%, the inflation is negative 2% because prices are falling at a rate of 2% and we have to find the nominal interest rate. We will put these values in the formula.

    1.06 = (1+Nominal interest rate) / (0.98)

    1.06*0.98=1 + nominal interest rate

    1.0388-1=Nominal interest rate.

    Nominal interest rate = 0.0388 or 3.88%

    We can round that off to 4%
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