If the Real Rate of Interest Is 4%, Actual Inflation

question 31

Multiple Choice

If the real rate of interest is 4%, actual inflation for the last year was 5%, and expected inflation is 8%, the Fisher effect predicts what current level of nominal interest rates?

• A) 9%
• B) 8%
• C) 13%
• D) 12%

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