Assume the long-term nominal interest rate is 7% and the expected inflation rate is 3%
If the Fed increases the money supply and as a result, the expected inflation rate increases to 5%, then based on the Fisher effect, the long-term real interest rate will A) remain at 4%.
B) increase to 6%.
C) fall to 3%.
D) increase to 9%.
A
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