The Nominal Interest Rate Is Equal to the

question 41

Multiple Choice

The nominal interest rate is equal to the

• A)real interest rate minus the inflation premium.
• B)real interest rate minus the trailing inflation rate.
• C)real interest rate plus the expected interest rate increase.
• D)real interest rate plus the expected inflation rate.
• E)real interest rate plus the interest rate volatility.

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