The nominal interest rate minus the expected rate of inflation: "defines the real interest rate" (Option A)
<h3>What is nominal interest rate?</h3>
In business and accounting, the nominal interest rate or nominal rate of interest refers to one of two things: the rate of interest before inflation adjustment, or the rate of interest "as stated" without adjustment for the full effect of compounding.
<h3>What is real interest rate?</h3>
A real interest rate is the observed market interest rate adjusted for inflationary impacts.
It indicates the buying power worth of interest paid on a loan or investment. It also shows a borrower's and lender's rate of time preference.
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Full Question:
The nominal interest rate minus the expected rate of inflation ________.
A) defines the real interest rate
B) is a less accurate measure of the incentives to borrow and lend than is the nominal interest rate
C) is a less accurate indicator of the tightness of credit market conditions than is the nominal interest rate
D) defines the discount rate
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