The Fisher Effect Is the Idea That a Change In

question 46

Multiple Choice

The Fisher effect is the idea that a change in:

• A) the real interest rate leads to an equal size change in the inflation rate.
• B) the nominal interest rate leads to an equal size change in the real interest rate.
• C) expected inflation leads to an equal size change in nominal interest rates.
• D) expected inflation leads to an equal size change in the real GDP growth rate.

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