The Fisher Effect States That the Real Interest Rate

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Fisher effect states that the real interest rate:

• A) is the nominal rate plus the recorded inflation rate.
• B) is the only measure to use in calculating PPP.
• C) is the nominal rate minus the expected inflation rate.
• D) is the difference between the nominal rate and the inflation rate.

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