You borrow some amount of money for five years at a fixed rate of 4%.For the first three years,inflation is 3%,and for the last two years,deflation is 3%.Based on this information:

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During the first three years, the real rate (nominal rate - inflation) is 1% (4% - 3%). In the last two years, with deflation, the real rate is 7% (4% - (-3%)), which is larger than the nominal rate.

You Borrow Some Amount of Money for Five Years at a Fixed