The "Fisher Effect" Occurs When a One-Percentage-Point Rise in Expected

question 87

Multiple Choice

The "Fisher Effect" occurs when a one-percentage-point rise in expected inflation ________ interest rate by one percentage point

• A)raises the expected real
• B)lowers the expected real
• C)raises the nominal
• D)lowers the nominal

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