Assuming Everything Else Constant,what Effect Will Each of the Following

question 51

Essay

Assuming everything else constant,what effect will each of the following have on the long-term real interest rate?
a. The expected inflation rate decreases.
b. The default-risk premium increases.
c. Investors expect future short-term interest rates to fall.

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