If We Replace the Actual Rate of Inflation with the Expected

question 116

Multiple Choice

If we replace the actual rate of inflation with the expected inflation rate in the Fisher equation, we get the:

• A) risk premium.
• B) rational expectations level of inflation.
• C) discount rate.
• D) ex ante real interest rate.
• E) ex post nominal interest rate.

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