Question

g An investor wants to be able to buy 4% more goods and services in the future in order to induce her to invest today. During the investment period prices are expected to rise by 2%. Which statement(s) below is/are true: I. 4% is the desired real rate of interest. II. 6% is the approximate nominal rate of interest required. III. 2% is the expected inflation rate over the period. a. I, II and III are true b. I only c. II only d. I and II only e. III only

Answer 1

Answer: a. I, II and III are true

Explanation:

From the question, the statements that are true are:

I. 4% is the desired real rate of interest. II. 6% is the approximate nominal rate of interest required.

III. 2% is the expected inflation rate over the period.

4% is the desired real rate of interest because that's the rate at which the investor is willing to buy the goods in future.

2% is the expected inflation rate over the period because at that rate, there's expectation of future rise in price while 6% is the approximate nominal rate of interest required which is the addition of the 4% and the 2%.