5-point question Given the following 4 scenarios: 1. A…
5-point question Given the following 4 scenarios: 1. A contract interest rate of 5.5% and the expected inflation rate was .5%. 2. A contract interest rate of 12% and the expected inflation rate was 4.5%. 3. A contract interest rate of 7.5% and the expected inflation rate was 6%. 4. A contract interest rate of 9% and the expected inflation rate was 5%. a) Indicate which ex ante scenario would have been best for the borrower and explain why it is best for the borrower. b) With an ex post actual inflation rate of 1%, indicate which scenario would have been best for society and explain why it is best for society of the four options.