The Fisher Effect Predicts That the Nominal Interest Rate

question 1

Multiple Choice

The Fisher effect predicts that the nominal interest rate:

• A) rises as the expected inflation rate rises.
• B) falls as the expected inflation rate rises.
• C) remains the same as the expected inflation rate changes.
• D) changes only if the unexpected inflation rate changes,but not with the expected inflation rate.

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