The Nominal Interest Rate Adjusted for Actual Inflation Is the

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nominal interest rate adjusted for actual inflation is the

• A)expected real interest rate.
• B)realized real interest rate.
• C)after-tax real interest rate.
• D)yield curve.

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