If the Expected Real Interest Rate 5% and Expected Inflation

question 30

Multiple Choice

If the expected real interest rate 5% and expected inflation 3%,the nominal interest rate in year t is approximately

• A)2%.
• B)3%.
• C)5%.
• D)8%.
• E) 11%.

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