According to the Fisher Equation, the Real Interest, R_t, Equals $\pi$

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to the Fisher equation, the real interest, r_t, equals the nominal interest rate, i_t, minus the expected inflation rate, which is written as:

• A) E_t \(\pi\)_t
• B) E_t \(\pi\)_t+1
• C) E_t+1 \(\pi\)_t
• D) E_{t + 1} \(\pi\)_{t + 1}

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