Author Question: If the nominal interest rate is 8 percent and the current inflation rate is 3 percent, approximately ... (Read 148 times)

ec501234

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
If the nominal interest rate is 8 percent and the current inflation rate is 3 percent, approximately what is the real interest rate?
 
  A) 11 percent
  B) 8 percent
  C) 5 percent
  D) 3 percent

Question 2

The aggregate production function
 
  A) measures the productivity of labor as leisure decreases.
  B) increases only with increases in productivity.
  C) shows that real GDP can increase because of increased productivity as well as increased labor hours.
  D) cannot show the impacts of productivity improvements.



jessofishing

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

Did you know?

In inpatient settings, adverse drug events account for an estimated one in three of all hospital adverse events. They affect approximately 2 million hospital stays every year, and prolong hospital stays by between one and five days.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library