We can write the true relationship between the nominal interest rate and the real rate and expected inflation as:

A) (1 + r) = (1 + r) × (1 + h*)
B) r = (1 + r*) × (1 + h) - 1
C) r* = (1 + r) × (1 + h) -1
D) r = (1 + r*) × (1 + h) + 1


Answer: B
Explanation: B) The true relationship can be expressed as either (1 + r) = (1 + r*) × (1 + h) or it can be expressed as r = (1 + r*) × (1 + h) - 1.

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