Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516587X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-587-5

Chapter 30 - Part X - Money Growth and Inflation - Problems and Applications - Page 656: 9

Answer

a) False b) False c) True

Work Step by Step

a) Borrowers pay a higher nominal interest rate, and the real interest rate stays the same. Thus, borrowers are no worse off, and lenders are no worse off. b) Price changes can make some people better off (and others worse off)--although the overall price change is zero. c) Most workers have wages paid that keep up with inflation.
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