Practice mode Inflation & Productivity

If inflation is 8 percent and the real interest rate is 3 percent, what must the nominal interest rate be?

Correct answer A. 11 percent

Explanation

The Fisher equation states that the nominal interest rate equals the real interest rate plus inflation. Adding 3 percent and 8 percent gives a nominal rate of 11 percent.

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