The Fisher Effect Tells Us That the True Nominal Rate

question 24

Multiple Choice

The Fisher Effect tells us that the true nominal rate is actually made up of three components.These three components are ________.

• A)the nominal rate,the real rate,and the inflation rate
• B)the real rate,the inflation rate,and the product of the real rate and the nominal rate
• C)the real rate,the inflation rate,and the product of the real rate and inflation
• D)the real rate and the product of the real rate and inflation

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