The Fisher effect states that the real interest rate
A. is the only measure to use in calculating PPP.
B. is the difference between the nominal rate and the inflation rate.
C. is the nominal rate minus the expected inflation rate.
D. is the nominal rate plus the recorded inflation rate.
Answer: C
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