Which of the Following Approximately Describes the Relationship Between the Nominal

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approximately describes the relationship between the nominal and real interest rate?

• A) r \(\approx \) R - i
• B) R \(\approx \) r - i
• C) R \(\approx \) r + \( \frac{i}{2} \)
• D) r \(\approx \) R + i
• E) r - R \(\approx \) i

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