In which of the following situations would it be MOST advantageous to be selling bonds? Select one: A. The nominal interest rate is 2 percent and the expected inflation rate is 0 percent. B. The nominal interest rate is 2 percent and the expected inflation rate is -2 percent. C. The nominal interest rate is 7 percent and the expected inflation rate is 4 percent. D. The nominal interest rate is 14 percent and the expected inflation rate is 8 percent. E. The nominal interest rate is 10 percent and the expected inflation rate is 9 percent.
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