The consumer price index was 200 in 2008 and 190 in 2009. The nominal interest rate during this period was 4.5 percent. What was the real interest rate during this period? a. -0.75 percent b. -0.5 percent d. 9.75 percent The consumer price index was 200 in 2008 and 190 in 2009. The nominal interest rate during this period was 4.5 percent. What was the real interest rate during this period? a.-0.75percent b.-0.5percent c.9.5percen d.9.75 percent
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