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What, then is the rational expectations theory of interest rates?
According to this theory an individual makes decision on the basis of best available information and from past trends. It provides the explanation in relation between short term and long term interest rates. It has also assumption that one has all the access available for the required public information to take decision.
How does it differ from earlier interest-rate determination theories, such as The Classical, Liquidity Preference and Loanable Funds ideas?