The Fisher effect suggests that, in the long run, a higher expected inflation rate tends to produce

Correct answer: B. A higher nominal interest rate

  • A. A lower nominal interest rate
  • B. A higher nominal interest rate
  • C. A lower real output growth rate only
  • D. A fall in the money demand for transactions

Explanation

The Fisher relationship states that the nominal interest rate is approximately the real interest rate plus expected inflation. Therefore, if the real rate is unchanged, higher expected inflation raises the nominal rate.

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