The real rate of interest is

A) the nominal interest rate minus the anticipated rate of inflation.
B) the interest rate actually paid explicitly by the borrower.
C) the interest rate received by the lender minus the handling charges of the loan.
D) the average rate of interest over the last 20 years.


Answer: A

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