In: Economics
suppose the nominal interest rate on a bank's savings account is 7% per year. if the inflation rate for the year was 2%, then the real interest rate is
select one:
a. -5%
b. 5%
c. 9%
d. 14%
Answer: correct answer is B
Real interest rate= nominal interest rate- inflation rate
Putting the values in formula
Real interest rate = 7%-2%
= 5%