(04.02 MC) Suppose banks decided to charge a 17% interest ra…

(04.02 MC) Suppose banks decided to charge a 17% interest rate, assuming an expected inflation rate of 5%. However, they ended up charging an interest rate of 14%, with a real interest rate of 7%. Which of the following statements holds true for the given scenario?

(06.03 MC) In recent times, America has experienced an incre…

(06.03 MC) In recent times, America has experienced an increase in the demand for coffee. About 24% of its coffee beans are being imported from Brazil. What happens when there is increase in the exchange rate of U.S. dollars against the Brazilian currency, the real?