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If the real rate of interest is 2.1% and the expected inflation rate is 3.4%, then what would be nominal interest rate?
Select one:
a. 5%
b. 6%
c. 5.57%
Based on Fischer Relation,
(1 + Nominal rate) = (1 + Real Rate) * (1 + Inflation)
(1 + Nominal rate) = (1 + 2.1%) * (1 + 3.4%)
(1 + Nominal rate) = 1.021 * 1.034 = 1.0557
Nominal rate = 0.0557
Nominal rate = 5.57%