Practice mode Inflation & Productivity

In which of these situations would you rather be the borrower?

Correct answer D. The nominal rate of interest is 20 percent and the inflation rate is 25 percent

Explanation

A borrower wants the lowest real interest rate. With 20 percent interest and 25 percent inflation the real rate is minus 5 percent, so the money repaid is worth less than the money borrowed.

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