Answer:
real interest rate = -3.08%
Explanation:
real interest rate = nominal rate - inflation rate
- nominal interest rate = [($562/$509) - 1] x 100 = 10.41%
- inflation rate = [(143/126) - 1] x 100 = 13.49%
real interest rate = 10.41% - 13.49% = -3.08%
since the real interest rate is negative, the investor actually lost money in real dollars. This means that the amount of goods that the investor could purchase before making the investment is higher than the amount of goods he/she will be able to buy after the investment.
Answer: D, overall productivity in the industry decreases.
Explanation: a producer can gain less market share from a given price cut.
Increased in competition means there are more firms and this will not effect consumers decisions.
Answer: All competitive advantages do not accrue to large-sized firms. A major advantage of smaller firms are that they "(B) can launch competitive actions more quickly."
Explanation: Smaller companies can launch competitive actions faster because being smaller, communication is much faster, and decision-making involves fewer interested people who may differ in opinions to direct competitive strategies.
