If expectations are rational, the difference between the actual rate of inflation and the expected rate of inflation will be zero

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

False

Economics

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Compared with a monopolist, the demand curve faced by a monopolistically competitive firm is

A) more elastic. B) more inelastic. C) perfectly elastic. D) perfectly inelastic.

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Suppose the current one-year interest rate is 3%, and financial markets expect the one-year interest rate next year to be 5%. Given this information, the yield to maturity on a two-year bond will be approximately

A) 4%. B) 6%. C) 8%. D) 12%. E) none of the above

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