# In an economy, the nominal interest rate is 9% and inflation is 7%. Raj is thinking to giving some money as loan to his friend. Would it be beneficial for Raj to lend at this very moment.

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# In an economy, the nominal interest rate is 9% and inflation is 7%. Raj is thinking to giving some money as loan to his friend. Would it be beneficial for Raj to lend at this very moment. 

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