Can the nominal interest rate ever be negative? Can the real interest rate ever be negative? Explain

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: The nominal interest rate can never be negative since by just holding your money you are earning a 0% return (no negative) on your money. The real rate, however, can be negative anytime that the inflation rate exceeds the nominal rate.

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